Hey Hey Hey... umm... I hope ya'll remember who I am still! haha we're finally at the month mark! It has been the Bomb.com while here in the MTC. My companion and I still haven't strangled each other yet so I think that's a good thing! (even though some companionship's in our district aren't so far off that idea) We are killing it together!! We only have 1 more short month here and then the real fun begins! GO CHILE!!!! I am pumped! Well this week has been quite eventful I must say.. last Tuesday night we had the opportunity to have Elder Russell M. Nelson of the quorum of the 12 come speak to us. It's incredibly to be able to feel the spirit that they can bring to our lives.
But on a different note, we had somethings that... lets just say...weren't as spiritual as they should be here in the MTC. My district is a just a wild bunch of 12 guys and I love them like they are my brothers! But some of them are really struggling right now! There has been a lot of problems with obedience in our district. I wont say any names but here are some of the problems that are going on in our district.. ( they really aren't a big deal, but just as a missionary they aren't what we are here to do). A lot of Elders have been in a bad habit of missing class, they will just sleep in through the day and not do anything. While in our personal classroom, During personal study half of the Elders refuse to study, they will sit there and talk about inappropriate things and tell very inappropriate jokes that don't allow the spirit to dwell in the room.( we've talked about it as a district and everyone has agreed many times but still they don't change) Therefore, about 4 of us Elders go find a different classroom or place of study and honestly those have been some of my most spiritual experiences as an Elder. Taking myself out of an environment that is harmful, and going to a place of peace is wonderful! ... then a week ago 2 Elders shaved their heads,(not appropriate as a missionary) and when they were confronted by our branch president they lied and said that someone snuck into their rooms( they sleep in 2 different rooms, and the doors are locked) and shaved their heads. My heart sank when they straight up lied to our president in front of everyone! Oh wait there is more! A few of the Elders have been logging on Facebook, Youtube, and searching things on google... they found a way to get past the security blocks and surf the web. One Elder even said he searched photos on google and saw things that a missionary shouldn't see. And the craziest one of all... We had an Elder that stayed back from class earlier this week, therefore the companion has to stay as well. While this Elders companion fell asleep, the Elder snuck quietly out of the room.. escaped the residence building... ran to the back fence... jumped the fence and escaped from the MTC. He ran into Provo, went to panda express (random, I hate to laugh, but it is kinda funny that he chose to go there of all places) then went to an apartment of this girl that he knew down there. Then I guess he came back and they caught him sneaking back over. He had a few meetings our leaders but is just fine. Its tough, because this elder is fantastic. I love him and when I tell this story I don't judge him because I really don't know everything that is going on in his life. Maybe he really just needed that break to release some build up stress. But I guess as far as my responsibility goes... do EVERYTHING that I am supposed to do and be a good example to them. I will throw my arm around my brothers when they are struggling because so far the Lord has thrown his arm around me! I haven't struggled with much so far because of the Lord, so with that extra strength that I have been given... I will help others(Elders), that will eventually help others(Families) for the rest of eternity!
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