We got another letter from Scott yesterday.
Woo whoo!!!!!
I know I need to enjoy this while it lasts because I'm sure it won't be as frequent when he makes it to Panama!
It was really fun because he wrote everyone in the family a separate letter which made our day!
He promises to send pictures soon. I can't wait to "see" for myself how great he's doing.
Here's a few highlights from the letter he sent me:
"Mom,
How's it going?!?!?! Have you done anything super crazy lately? Ha ha just kidding. :) So anyway, I'm having a blast here!!! So far all the horror stories I've heard about the MTC are false. Granted I've only been here for a week so that could change, but hopefully not because I love it here!!!...
...I've seen a ton of people I know here. It's slightly ridiculous! I didn't think I knew so many people here but it's cool to see some familiar people. My companion is a really cool guy !!! Yesterday, we did our companionship inventory (basically just a 'get to know you' thing.) He's really cool and is super strong in the Gospel!!! The food here is pretty good. The first night I had...to tell you the truth, I don't remember what I had. :) But we've had omelets, sandwiches, chimichangas. It's good food and Elder Tukia told me I have to eat more food and get fatter so he makes me eat a lot! ...
...I didn't get to see President Monson. They had super crazy security on him at all times. In fact, I didn't see any of the general authorities walking around, but, Tuesday was pretty dang crazy!!!! We had a devotional and there was a rumor going around that a general authority was going to speak so we were all excited. So we get there and they had those screen things that they read their talks off of during conference and that's when we knew it was going to be sweet!!! So we're sitting there waiting then all of the sudden, everyone stands up and guess who walks in?!?!?! Elder Perry, Elder Nelson, Elder Oaks, Elder Ballard, Elder Scott, Elder Holland, Elder Bednar, Elder Cook, Elder Christopherson, and Elder Anderson. So all the apostles except Elder Packer and Elder Hales! It was so cool!!!!!! Elder Perry talked and he gave a very interesting talk. He just gave a ton of statistics about the church vs the rest of the world. I was kind of confused about that topic for a while then I realized the purpose behind it. (Or at least what I got from it.) It made me realize the importance of my work as a missionary and it helped me to be more diligent in my studying. Anyways, it was super cool!!!!! Oh and then right before he started talking he said to us, 'The Spirit that you all have is amazing!' An apostle told us that we have an amazing spirit!!!! It was so sweet!!!!!!
My room is about as big as half of the garage but it's clearly meant for four people. There's only 4 closets and 4 desks but there's 6 of us crammed in here but it's fun. My roommates and all of the guys in my district are super cool. Elder Seegmiller (my friend, Jarrett from SUU) is in my district and one of my roommates so that's pretty sweet. There are 12 people total in my district. Five of us are going to Panama, 3 are going to Boston, and 4 are going to Madrid. They're really cool and we get along very well.
Yeah, I had classes the first day. I didn't even have time to unpack my things until about 9 in the pm. I had classes all day. I pretty much go to class and study all day!!!! It gets crazy sometimes because we are all in the same room for like 12 hours per day, but we take breaks every once in a while and tell jokes and get to know each other better and stuff like that so that's fun! It's super cool because I get to spend like 12 hours studying this AMAZING Gospel and learning how to become a better missionary. It's pretty great!!!!!!! I seriously love it here!!!!!!
Well, when I can see the 'outside world' whenever I cross the street and I can see everything, it makes me realize how close to home I really am and it is kind of hard but I know I'm supposed to be here and when I get back to work, it's all good!!! :)
...
Love,
Scott"
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