Hey Everyone!

Life is great out at the MTC. I LOVE my comp. Her name is Sister Murray. Her full name is Kawena'okealaula Moanale! I can say it, and according to her I'm saying it exact. She's from Maui, Hawaii, and did a year at BYU-H before she came down. During that time she worked at the Polynesian Cultural Center as a dancer. She  is amazing! How we first bonded is when she said her favorite actor is Gene Kelley. I may have freaked out. I was so excited that she likes old movies. Black and white movies as well!!!! We have a lot in common and it's been great. Our district is as well. Sister Hinckley is from Alberta Canada (Her and her comp Sister Cockren are also going to Long Beach!) She is super sweet and get's our whole room in order. She 20 and did a year and a half at BYU-I before she left. Sister Cockren is from Colorado, and was adopted. She is so spunky and has so much love and service. Those two are amazing comp's and have a lot to share. It's amazing to see what they say. We get along really well with the Elders in our district as well. There's Elder Williams who's our district leader. He's from North Carolina and has a lot of advice for us. He's 21 and has an amazing testimony and insight of the gospel. His comp Elder Rhyasen, who's from Washington I think, is hilarious and spiritual. His whole demeanor reminds me of Brandon. That's all that explains it. Elder Locklear is also from North Carolina. He has a strong southern accent with a little lisp. He was super quiet at first, but now he's the funniest person in the district. Elder Townsley is from Kansas and is super sassy, and loves imitating people. It's not annoying. It helps lift our moods. All the Elders are going to Mesa, Arizona.

It's super busy here. The days are super fast, yet so slow. I guess the hardest part is just sitting almost 24/7. I love it though. My teachers are amazing. Sister Harris is so sweet and is always complimenting my on my outfit. Every time she is teaching us, there's such passion in her voice and on her face. Brother Call reminds me of Kolipoki from The Other Side of Heaven. It's so fun running into him because he'll always stop and see how you're doing. Brother Gordon is awesome. He got home from his mission a year ago, but is 26. His family has been less active for about 13 years. He is so amazing!

Yesterday my zone/branch went on a walk around the temple. I totally forgot that there were gates surrounding the MTC. Your just so busy that there's no time for that.

I love you all and am so thankful for all your amazing examples to bring me to where I am today. I love it her, and I know that the things I'm learning are helping me in every way.

Hope everyone is having an amazing adventure!

Love,

Sister Stone

Sister Eliza Stone

California Long Beach Mission

6500 E. Atherton St.

Long Beach, CA  90815