OH MY!

Hello from the MTC,

This week has been a great week. Can you believe that I only have about 12 days left in the MTC!? It is completely crazy. As many people know, it feels like I have been here for years and at the same time it feels like I just got here. But I wouldn't trade this time that I have had for much of anything. It has surely exceeded my expectations. I went to the temple today and got the chance to do sealings. I feel like this is one of the more important ordinances in our church. There are so many blessings and gifts that are associated with being sealed to your family forever. I marvel at the blessings that spill from heaven when you follow the plan that Heavenly Father has laid out for us. It is so simple. All we need to do is follow the example of His Son.

Umm....guesss....what! I have now heard from 3 apostles of the Lord in the last month. First Elder Holland and then Elder Ballard. On Tuesday we where priviliged to hear from Elder Russel M. Nelson. He spoke on the power of The Libro de Mormon in conversion. The new copy of the Ensign was received by every missionary in the MTC. I encourage everyone to get their hands on a copy. It is almost like scripture. The more I read the Book of Mormon and the more I understand, the more I realize the small amount that I know. The study of this divine book is a lifetime pursuit. I realize that it was meant for our day and and I have a testimony that all the prophets that wrote in it, saw our day.(Mormon 8: 34-35). When you study diligently every day, it really does have the most positive benefit of any other book. And Elder Nelson stressed to start that book from the title page. Because this was written by Moroni and was translated by Joseph Smith.

Elder Anderson had a rough week. He got pink eye the first part of the week but got that taken care of. Then on Tuesday he sprained his ankle very badly playing volleyball. Yesterday it was the size of grapefruit and dark purple. But he did walk to the temple and back. It seemed fine. But he did get his visa so that is a good thing. But I was able to be a host yesterday. These are the missionaries that get to help the new missionaries get situated. It was a fun experience to experience the feelings again that go through your mind as you enter this sacred place.

Remember this gospel is true! Christ lives! and remember that when you choose to follow the Savior, he is obligated through love, to carry the load of life with you. Much Love!!!!

"Today is the tommorrow that we worried about yesterday"