The first e-mail!

I was so excited today when I opened my e-mail and there was a letter from Tanner. Wednesday must be his p-day. We drove to Spanish Fork today to send him a package. The UPS store has same day delivery to the MTC, so, of course we have to take advantage of this time. Here's his e-mail....

Hey guys!

How is everybody? I finished all the letters last night, and thank you guys so much, it was great to have that at the end of the day. Unfortunately they are all back in my room, so I will probably just write a hardcopy letter to you later today.

So I'll try to remember all I can here. After you dropped me off I almost felt like I was thrown into a tornado. I was going around in circles as I was directed all around campus and to my classroom. I spend about eight or so hours in that classroom, the bulk of it with a teacher. Everything has been an adventure so far, every day has something new. Exciting would be the best way to describe the whole thing so far.

I have a great district here, I love these elders, they have such a strong spirit. Especially my companion, Elder Romrell. He is a great guy, with an expansive knowledge of the scriptures. Where I can give a vague description and can find a few scriptures, he has them memorized word for word, as well as the reference.

Last night was the big MTC devotional. People have been saying all week how a member of the Quorum of the Twelve come about every six weeks, and it has been well over two months since one has visited. So everyone felt this was the week, and as we were singing in walked Elder Holland. His talk was powerful, especially as he bore his testimony of missionary work, and how much it meant to him.

Being district leader has been interesting, I am definitely learning a lot. Luckily the elders are great and don't need much help from me, they are all more than willing to be the best they can be. I've enjoyed it though because it gives me a focus.

So far I have started teaching four investigators, two are my teachers in the roles of one of their converts, the others are people the church has hired, and for all I know could very well be an actual investigator. After the first time with one of the church hires I felt such a relief, my companion and I had been able to bring the spirit in and the investigator enjoyed our company.

Well, I am almost out of time, I will send a better letter later today.

I know this church is true, and that I am doing the Lord's will. I love this work.

I love you guys,

Elder Newey