Still not sure why the mission kept us all living in poverty like that. (Shari), It was always hot!!! (David), The people are always willing to engage and talk with you about anything as long as you make an effort to do it in Spanish. I also was able to learn of the ways of the people of Spain, cooking, and cleaning for myself and others. But some energy sector experts . (Levi), Very, very hot and dry in the summer, and the winters are fairly chilly, but have hardly any snow. (Leland), I said me and my companion were novios (boyfriends) instead of nuevos (new). He was born in Granger, Utah, to Dennis J Nordfelt and Glenda Nordfelt. I raised my hands and thought to myself Oh, dear. Heres a list of LDS missionary blogs for the MadridMission. Theres this idea that old people wont listen to you because theyre too set in their ways. And sadly, for a long time I believed it because thats what other missionaries told me. Beautiful tourist areas. The following week, Aug 8-9 we had transfers and farewells for another group of wonderful missionaries. (Dara), Too many to count. (Ross), Start praying every day that youll have a love for the people. While tests are carried out in Madrid, the patient has been transferred from a private hospital to an isolation unit at the Hospital La Fe in the Valencia region of Spain, news agency Reuters reported. She already told us no twice and will likely get mad and yell at us. After five months of silence, the President of Algeria, Abadelmayid Tebn, has ruled on relations with Spain to warn that "they are frozen, but not canceled" since the suspension last June of the Treaty of Friendship and Good Neighborhood between the two countries . I gained a great love for Spain. We didnt get many lunch or dinner appointments, but that day we were stuffed. Madrid Mission - President Paya 1985-1988 Group: 8. Dont be a robot, be yourself. Spain Madrid: Michael Hamilton: Stephanie Hamilton: Europe East Area. (James). To make sure I know what my priority is before I make any decisions. Spain Phone Number: 34-952-469-392 Mission President: President T. DarVel Andersen Spain Malaga Mission Map Here's a link to the mission map for the Spain Malaga Mission (LDS). I did not like the big city of Madrid but I loved the small towns outside of Madrid. When they started the robbing talk I spoke up and said NO. When I got called to Madrid, many of my ward members felt sorry for me. He was born in Salt Lake City to George Robert Graham and Patricia Kelsey Graham. (Sean), Bring a good winter coat, no matter what anyone tells you. I love them! The meeting was co-chaired [] (Brian), Las diferentes culturas que conoc y sus comidas. The Lord hasnt asked us to be perfect by ourselves; he has asked us to be made perfect in Him. Spain Madrid Mission "Lifting up your voices as with the sound of a trump, proclaiming the truth according to the revelations and commandments which I have given you." D&C 75:4. (Ross), Everything. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Meet President & Sister Clegg (the newest President Mission of Malaga) Hola to all the missionaries, family members and anyone interested in the Spain Malaga Mission. (Dara), The word embarazada is awfully close to embarrassed, but it actually means , It is very common for missionaries to say they are pregnant when trying to say the are embarrassed. (Shari), TALK TO OLD PEOPLE. Madrid Spain Temple Presidents and Matrons Temple presidents and matrons are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. One of the great sacrifices you will make is following the mission rules with exactness. Two men approached us asking for a Bible, but we didnt carry any (I had seen the men around town a lot, as I had been in the area for almost a year). Never forget who you are and why you decide to go on a mission. Its false. (James), The weather is a lot like Northern California. (Dara), I remember being in the Lationo district and seeing a protest start up. A lot of people will say no but there are going to be some that say yes. The first meetinghouse built by the Church was dedicated on 10 July 1977 in Madrid. If you truly love them, you will find it easier to serve them and make difficult sacrifices in order to bless their lives. Brother Pingree is a mission presidency counselor and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Spain Madrid Mission. Steven R. Colton, 59, and Jeri C. Colton, four children, Berkeley Lake Ward, Roswell Georgia Stake: Philippines Olongapo Mission, succeeding President Ruel E. Lacanienta and Sister Pamela A. Lacanienta. While Barca did thump Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final last month, . One man even took our photo and sent it to our families. (Boas), Valdepenas, Villa Verde, Moratalaz, Barrio 2, Leganes, Arganda del Rey, Badajoz. We walked back to our Piso and enjoyed a Medio Dia. (Alexandra), Talking to people about the gospel or about their interests. I also pointed out that if he chose not to throw the pebble to accept baptism here in Spain, he would have a chance to throw the pebble later, at the bottom of the cliff when he returned to Mexico. A second language opens doors to many people and opportunities after the mission. If they didnt want to talk to you, theyd tell you to return when they wouldnt be home. See the list of 105 new mission presidents and companions called by the First Presidency to begin serving in July of 2021. . In my broken Spanish (I didnt know the stern rebuking language in Spanish needed for this kind of situation) I told him if he hit her again then God would punish him. That time led me to companions/friends, that led me to a new school, that directed me to my career and husband. Menu. Why are you on a mission, share what is special to you in addition to teaching the gospel in the Lords way. Share your heart, and your love for the Savior and the gospel. (Kyle), People skills, Learning how to appreciate other cultures. Christopher C. Nordfelt, 47, and Mandy Nordfelt, four children, Harvest Park 2nd Ward, Riverton Utah Harvest Park Stake: Brazil Recife Mission, succeeding President Richard M. Houseman and Sister Lori A. Houseman. (Jon), A Spanish lady saw a picture of my companions girl friend, and said Que mona I tried to convince him that she had called her a monkey. Mission President:PresidentKevin B. About halfway through the meal, we realized we had forgotten that we actually had a planned lunch appointment right then, and we were late. (Adam), Paella, pan, lentils, arroz Cubao, chuches, palmeras. Just bearing a simple testimony was more effective. She was born in Moscow, Russia, to Gennadiy Beleyev and Tatiana Beleyeva. (Daniel), I personally far preferred short sleeved shirts over long sleeved it can get burning hot in the Madrid summer, and you will suffer if you dress too warm. (James), I wish I had studied Preach My Gospel more. Serve those 18 /24 months, work hard, do your best and after you can do what ever you want. Sister Stratova is a ward Relief Society presidency counselor and seminary teacher and former ward Primary president and missionary in the Russia St. Petersburg Mission. Its beautiful, ancient, and exotic, yet the people are simple and good people (David), The Spanish people were very proud of being a Spaniards. (Jon), The time we tracked out a group of college age kids playing cards and smoking marijuana. Solemn Opening of the Parliament of Spain Judiciary General Council of the Judiciary Supreme Court President ( list ) Carlos Lesmes (acting) Vice President Francisco Marn Castn (acting) Audiencia Nacional High courts of justice Court of Auditors Prosecution Ministry Euro European Central Bank Bank of Spain Governor of the Bank of Spain You can work miracles through faith. Also pack shoes made by Ecco since you will be doing a lot of walking. (Chris), I liked how Spaniards where very frank and honest. EMAIL ID: +34 917693741. info.eoispain@vfshelpline.com. Sister Hammon is a family history center director and former stake Young Women president, ward Relief Society and Primary president, and Young Women adviser. He was born in Hobart Tas, Australia, to George Stratov and Thelma Jane Cooper. (Levi), Learning what my true priorities are in life. My Companion made it on the metro and was just laughing his face off from a seat as he watched my face of panic! (David), I was able to speak the language very fluently. (Dave), Madrid, Getafe, Villalba, Talavera de la Reyna. . (Sean), Que sirvan con amor y fe , que obedezcan a su oye de misin y trabajen duro . (David), I was blessed in the fact that I had accomplished something very difficult and my blessing was eternal friends and very spiritual experiences. (Ross), Too many to count. (Boas), I was so concerned that Spain would be like Mexico. As soon as we left, the pain would return, but the fact that the pain would leave for that visit let me know that those people were important enough to God that he would take away my pain just long enough to have us visit them when I would otherwise be considering calling it a day. It has helped my career. A month passed before he suddenly appeared at church with his friend, who was also a student and active member of our small branch. I didnt realize that I was going to encounter a full spectrum of missionaries. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Job Frederick Pingree Jr. and Phyllis Lee Pingree. (Jule), Dont try to prove what theyve learned in another religion is wrong, but find common ground, like in the teaching experiences of the sons of Mosiah. Sister Morrison is a ward Young Women president and former Relief Society teacher, ward Young Women presidency counselor and adviser, temple preparation teacher, temple ordinance worker, seminary teacher and missionary in the Nigeria Lagos and Nigeria Ibadan Missions. (David), Tengo un masaje muy importante de Jesucristo que quiero compartir. W. Brett Graham, 49, and Sara P. Graham, five children, Holladay 24th Ward, Salt Lake Holladay North Stake: Tennessee Knoxville Mission, succeeding President David J. Pickett and Sister Kristin J. Pickett. The Madrid MTC is actually on the temple grounds so we got to go to the temple often while at the MTC. The prime minister of Spain, officially president of the Government (Spanish: Presidente del Gobierno), is the head of government of Spain.The office was established in its current form by the Constitution of 1978 and it was first regulated in 1823 as a chairmanship of the extant Council of Ministers, although it is not possible to determine when it actually originated. (Shari), I wish I hadnt carried quite so much in my backpack. Hopping down the station someone finally helped me open the door enough to get it out. I said, Carmen, God wants us to share a message with you. Madrid's president accuses own party leader of 'cruel' smear campaign Isabel Daz Ayuso says Pablo Casado has tried to destroy her reputation amid reports he hired private investigators. She is not interested. The Lord said, Go back and teach the gospel to Carmen. I argued with the Lord for 10 minutes as we walked to our next appointment. Heres a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the Madrid Mission. Many times we felt strongly we needed to get off the street immediately, and we would find a family and be able to teach them for a bit until we felt the danger had passed. (Stephen), The city of Toledo is well known for their swords, Cuenca is well known for their hanging houses, almost every city has its own bull fighting arena with exception to the Canary Islands. Well our appointment was not there so I looked at my companion and said, What do you think about going back to that lady who already told us no twice? He said that sounds like a great idea. Save your money to buy dress clothes over there. When I started my mission, I thought, a missionary is a missionary period. (Daniel), Tortilla de Patata A typical Spanish food, kind of like a giant omelet with potatoes. And another one that I remember in my third transfer, and my companion laughed at me, I was talking to our new member and her daughter (investigator) that we are humans (como humanos) and instead of that I said we are men (como hombres). Madrid, Spain 10:17 A.M. CEST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Jens, thank you very much for having me this morning. (James), I got one foot stuck in the metro door with the rest of me still on the platform as it started to go and couldnt get it out. Rick L. Hirschi, 52, and Suzette Hirschi, four children, Hibbard 3rd Ward, Rexburg Idaho Henry's Fork Stake: Brazil So Paulo South Mission, succeeding President Pedro Acosta and Sister Glicia Acosta. (Sean), I learned Spanish. Sister Hirschi is a stake Primary music leader and former ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency secretary, personal progress leader, ward Primary president, Primary teacher and Primary music leader. (Brian), You dont need long john garments. The guy invited us up and talked to us like old friends. A mission is the Lords opportunity to teach you the lessons that you always thought would be impossible to learn. (Pablo), I loved that it was hard. In particular, Spanish has become almost as used in my life as English. He wanted to throw a pebble into the water, so he picked one up and threw it into the stream close by him. (Jule), Loved the language! (Nathan), The culture for sure and the love the people had for you once they warmed up to you. In 2010, Chen founded the prestigious non-profit organisation China Club Spain to assist young Chinese learn and develop in Spain. Real Madrid's young striker Alvaro Rodriguez earned a late 1-1 draw for the champions in a tense derby clash against 10-man Atletico Madrid on Saturday in La Liga. But after having a coca cola and sitting down for a bit we got to leave. It completely steered me onto the path I chose later in life. Search. She signed an important agreement with her counterpart, the Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba. Brother Winters is a mission presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker and former stake presidency counselor, bishop, seminary teacher, ward Young Men president, elders quorum president and missionary in the Ecuador Guayaquil Mission. (Levi), Video interviews with returned missionaries, Cultural articles written by returned missionaries, hermanawarnerspainmadridmission.blogspot.com, missionarycoupleinmadridspain.blogspot.com, Madrid Mission President Watkins (2009-12) Group, Madrid Mission President Clark 2000-03 Group, Madrid Mission President Shallenberger 1997-00 Group, Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group, Madrid Reunion 2012 President Winkel Group, Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group, Madrid Mission President Paya 1985-1988 Group, Madrid Mission President Heaton 1988-1991 Group, Madrid Mission 1991-94 President Mark Nelson Group, Madrid Mission 1976-79 President Sterling Nixon Group, Click here to browse Madrid Mission gifts, Listen to an interview with the Farnsworths, Things That Keep People From Recording Their Lifey (And Why They Shouldn't), Alcal de Henares, Alcorcn, Los Cristianos en la Isla Tenerife, Toledo. (Jule), When I first got to Spain, I was standing on one of the sidewalk vents, where air comes up from the metro, and didnt know my dress was blowing up until someone came up and said I had funny underwear!! (Alexandra), Too many to count. Dan J. Hammon, 60, and Debbie J. Hammon, four children, North Canyon 7th Ward, Bountiful Utah North Canyon Stake: Germany Frankfurt Mission, succeeding President Jacob L. Boyer and Sister Angela Boyer. Getting along with people. I charged the car again, screaming anything I could to get him to stop. Spain Madrid Mission Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2, Office 8B (Dave), Speaking Spanish, teaching the gospel, good gospel study habits. People from certain other places in the world wereless honest. At that time, . (Sean), Aluche, Sol, Badajoz, Puertollano. Brother Larkin is a former mission presidency counselor, ward Young Men president, stake young single adult adviser, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, temple ordinance worker and missionary in the Argentina Buenos Aires North Mission. You can learn a lot from them. (David), The mission experience is not about you finding people to bring them the gospel, its about the Lord molding you to become a man. They will report to the mission on July 1, 2018. In his dream he was standing on a cliff, with two beautiful crystal clear streams of water flowing on either side of him, one on top of the cliff and one at the bottom of the cliff. To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for the Malaga Mission: Log into your LDS account here. The MTC is located on the Madrid Temple complex, which includes the temple, a multistake meetinghouse, and a multipurpose . Everywhere you go in Spain is like being a tourist. Other than a similar language, nothing could be further from the truth. Y aprender los principios que me han ayudado a gobernar mi vida y la de mi familia. Other Spanish-speaking countries pronounces these letters the same as s. (Jon), Spain is a beautiful country. Communication is important. (Ross), While teaching a first discussion to a room full of people at church I testified about the first vision then asked how people felt. (Brian), Obedience, I knew it, but there is no doubt the older I get that there is no substitute, if you want to be filled with the Spirit. I learned how to love and see others as God sees them. (Leland), Showering is entirely optional in Spain. As he did a small fish jumped out of the water and swallowed the pebble. Mountain ranges and valleys. I was going be the best possible missionary I could be regardless of my companion/district/zone/ward or branch. Brother Nordfelt is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, bishop, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president, Gospel Doctrine teacher and missionary in the Brazil Ribeirao Preto Mission. (Judith), When we launched water balloons into a tree above the entrance to an arcade, and a teenager got soaked when all the water sprayed down on him. Name of the applicant: 2. I had the opportunity to visit several months later and Carmen was still not baptized but 5 of her family members were now baptized. (David), Torrejon;Fuenlabrada; Madrid Sol South; Salamanca; Barrio Pilar; Guadalajara. If he chose to do soif he chose to make the effort to throw the pebble and accept baptism, the power of the adversary would try to thwart him represented by the smaller fish. Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon of Madrid was kind enough to join us as the Secretary laid a wreath on the memorial. Brother Pingree is a mission presidency counselor and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Spain Madrid Mission. Sister Hansen is a ward missionary and former stake Relief Society president, ward Relief Society and Primary president, ward Primary presidency counselor, institute teacher and nursery leader. Spain and South Africa Joint Communiqu on the 14th Round of Bilateral Consultations held in Madrid, Spain, 1 July 2022 On 1 July 2022 Spain hosted the 14th round of Bilateral Consultations in Madrid, welcoming the return to the in-person format that was temporarily abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was awesome! We basically ran the church there. Love your companion, dont gossip or find fault. Updated October 10, 2022 2022 Mission Leadership Assignments The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 164 new mission presidents and companions; most will begin service in July. She was worth waiting for. To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for the Madrid Mission: Also, very rainy in the spring and fall. (Chris), Once, some kids on bicycles tried to steal my groceries and spat in my face. (Adam), One of the streets in our area was labeled the most dangerous section in Europe. He was born in Salt Lake City to Monty Daniel Hamilton and Linda Faye Hamilton. (Leland), Teaching and baptizing an extremely prepared, amazing woman. (Daniel), Youre not going to be an amazing missionary right from the first day, AND THATS OKAY. As we turned the corner, we saw the car stop and the man lunge from the drivers seat into the back seat at his girlfriend again. (Paul), I was able to see the boy band Backstreet Boys arrive at a hotel in Madrid to thousands of screaming Spanish girls. During Francos rule it was illegal to proselyte and you had to attend mass in order to get food vouchers to shop at the grocery store. I still long to be there even as a married man with children. He heard me screaming and sped off, flying some 50+ miles an hour down some narrow two lane streets into the night. (Leland), Study the language and missionary lessons before the MTC. (Richard), Paella, Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con Papas, Hake in Salasa Verde, pollo Asado, Fish Galician style. (Adam), Everything I have in my life now ties back to the blessing of serving a mission. (David), I know that this church is true and that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet, that he leads and guides a true church which brings many people happiness and fulfillment in their lives. (Daniel), Depends where you go. If you have a seat, please sit down. (Nathan), Obviously Spanish is a big bonus to be able to know, I learned my love of teaching (which helped me in my career choice of BEING a teacher), and I learned that I can do really hard things. She was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, to James Shiblon Lassetter and Betty Lou Lassetter. (Chris), Learning Spanish is an obvious one. The Lord wanted him to know that it was his choice, and he was waiting for him whichever path he chose. Madrid Mission President Heaton . He was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to Osvaldo Magalhes Dias and Evelina Theodora Rietra Dias. (Judith), Tortilla Espana, Pepitos, Chorizo. As a missionary, the greatest blessings you can receive are those that benefit the people you are teaching. (Dave), Spain still uses the Vosotros form when addressing a group of people, instead of the Ustedes form common in Latin America. (Shari), I was there for 9/11 when the towers fell so we were on high alert and our Mission President had us hide out for a week until things calmed down a bit. (Stephen), More at the end of my mission, we were teaching a mother and 2 doughters, and after a few weeks of teaching, the oldest doughter told us that she feels that she has to get baptised. Sister Graham is a Young Women adviser and former stake Young Women and Primary presidency counselor, and ward Relief Society and Primary president. (Jon), Barcelona, Elche, Madrid, Santander. People from almost every Spanish speaking country, which was great for learning and distinguishing accents. (Jule), Rode on the outside of the metro car when they were crowded, like the Spaniards do, until I mentioned it to President Nixon and he freaked out and said to never do that again! As we found out what had happened, our hearts dropped! (Leland), Long summers. Madrid is home to plenty of movie theaters, museums, dance classes and performances that allow you to practice the language while exploring the city. Her best friend in Peru was LDS, and she wanted to know more. I had two mission presidents, shalenberger and Clark. It is SO worth it, and you will NEVER regret sticking it out to the end. I learned to depend on and trust the Lord to direct my lifeand that He would. Double or Triple pair of shoes needed. Spain Madrid Mission - President and Sister Shallenberger 1997-2000 Join group About this group An online meeting place and message center for friends and family who served in the Spain Madrid Mission with President and Sister Shallenberger See more Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. In those days a transfer from the coast to Madrid was an all night trip. He helped me feel that my 18+ months I had already served in the mission were worth the toil and heartache I had to go through to get the chance to be Gods instrument for him. By the way, the voltage is different in Spain, so either get a converter, pack battery-operated items, or buy what you need in Spain. Four years after the success of the Moon landing, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins came to visit Spain. No regrets! I learned how to prepare to talk on a subject in church. (Brian), Confidence in speaking with others, study skills, habits of hard work, perseverance, etc. Following is a list of the current and former presidents and matrons of the Madrid Spain Temple. Sister Hirschi was born in Trenton, Utah, to Mark Lewis Godfrey and Annette McBride Godfrey. The stuff they give you in the MTC is a joke. (Brian), Trtilla de patatas, Arroz con pollo. (Daniel), On one of the worst, hardest days of my mission, after having been rejected and failed and rained on all day, we were literally just heading home defeated, when we stopped a lady walking on the street. (Jule), You can buy pretty much anything there. Spain Madrid Mission Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2, Office 8B 28703 San Sebastian de los Reyes Madrid Spain Phone Number: 34-916-237-030 Mission President: President Kevin B. Skip to content. (Pablo), Aranjuez, Badajoz, Valdepeas, Villalba, Getafe, Segovia, Madrid. Intra-EU trade accounts for 61% of Spain's exports (France 16%, Germany 11% and Italy 8% . But the unique thing about Spain is that there are so many immigrants! Luckily, I was saved! They got the message, but I wonder what they thought about the possible massage. We felt like we were watching a movie! (Richard), Alcobendas, Madrid, Vial A, Cuenca, Fuenlabrada. (Levi), So much diversity in the people, and also I loved the European culture of it and medieval history. (Dara), I love traveling by train. It completely changed the course of my life and has made it far better than I ever dreamed. If I wore a backpack, when I got home here was a 2 inch salt line on my back from where I was sweating. You'd think someone else walked in the room. Carmen answered the door. Madrid Mission President Shallenberger 1997-00 Group: 4. I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the only true church on the earth today and that if you continue to be firm and steadfast, it can be a guide in your life. Sister Cook is a Primary teacher and former stake Young Women president, ward Young Women and Primary president, Relief Society teacher, temple ordinance worker and Church-service missionary. (Stephen), I needed to use the service and we had to ask a lady, that knocked on her door, but she thought we wanted to steal or something and she closed the door in our faces. Amazing. Loving it over here (October 6th, 2014) He was born in Afton, Wyoming, to LaVall Edward Hirschi and Nita Cheney Hirschi. I never had anything stolen though because we knew of their tricks. Humility. (Boas), I like everything, like a second home. I did not want to be the kind of missionary that just survived my two years and then went home. The last time NATO drafted a new mission statement was 12 years ago. Mission is full of new experiences that you would never ever have outside of the mission. Dont scrimp on your shoes. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Job Frederick Pingree Jr. and Phyllis Lee Pingree. President & Sister Mellor, President and Sister Francis, Elder Reina joined us. In Alcal de Henares, I was able to see the house where Miguel Cervantes wrote the book Don Quixote. I figured I was safe because our next appointment was a very active member family that never stood us up and I was also sure that my companion would laugh if I asked him if he wanted to back to Carmen. (Shari), Theres a temple in the mission. I have never sweat so much in my life. He got in and sped off, all while my companion and the poor helpless 12 year old deacon who was accompanying us watched. Whenever you need to say with me, remember that its conmigo. (Kristin), I wish I knew more about the scriptures and Preach My Gospel before I went. Political Correctness is entirely nonexistent in Spain. (Shari), I now work in a job where I use my language skills on a daily basis. So we went back, climbed the 5 flights of stairs and knocked on her door. (Nathan), Cool castles to visit on preparation day, tons of history and sights to see, has a temple that is absolutely gorgeous (and has become such a pride for the neighborhood), and interesting bull fights and the running of the bulls events our Mission President gave us permission to see. SO many times I literally felt angels walking with us when I noticed different gang members shadowing us or watching us. Madrid believes the mission remains important because it will continue to provide work for its troops and keep them operational. Heres a recent address for the MadridMission. Spaniards would just tell you to get the hell off their damn porch. (Shari), I wish I had learned how to use faith as a principle of power earlier on. (David), I wish that I had told my bishop all of the things I needed to before I went out on my mission because it caused some problems and held me back 6 months. 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