Email Week 2

I look so forward to Monday evening because I know that we will receive an email from Jake.  Here is a little from his latest email.  "Hey everyone!  How are things back in Oregon?  Things are great at the MTC, but they generally are.  I've been feeling a lot better since the last time I e-mailed you and things have been going smoothly.  The food is pretty good (if Elder Allen will eat it, it must be) but I've been working on balancing my meals better.  The language training has been going pretty well, I'm still sorting out all of the 6 conjugations I learned last week, but it's all for better.  The visa situation is somewhat sketchy as of now, some Elders have received them on time, while others have been reassigned.  Just keep on praying and I have faith it will turn out just fine"..." What's going on in the world today?  I don't even know the weather for tomorrow!  hahaha.  I was fortunate to go through the Temple today, but last week it was closed for the holiday."  I want to tell Travis that the temple was very clean.  I want to do a sealing before I leave, but if I do, I have to be a male child.  Anyway, we got 33 new missionaries in our zone (by far the biggest on campus."   Ah... I wish I had more time, but I'm going to leave you with a challenge.  Please read Preach My Gospel and study its principles, quotes and scriptures.  I truly love this text and I'm sure you can learn from it.  (I especially llike chapter six.)  Well I have to go!  Thanks for writing, and use DearElder.com as much as you want! (I can read letters every day).

First Letter

We received the first letter from Jacob on Monday, September 6th.  It was an email and we were so glad to read it!  Here are a few excerpts and highlights from his letter:

"I have been in the MTC for less than a week now, but I've already learned so much! It has been a great time of humility....I am adjusting to the lifestyle of a missionary much better than I thought I would be and I been preparing to serve the people of Veracruz nonstop since I've been here...
    After meeting my Branch President, President Studdert, I was called to be district leader! This calling has greatly blessed me already and humbled me so much...I have learned to pray in Spanish, albeit simple prayers, but still sincere...Let everyone know how beautiful the Gospel is and how greatful I am for the Atonement. It's only a few short weeks before I can testify to the people of Veracruz!"

As were all so excited to hear his excitment for the gospel.

Jacob Enters the Mission Training Center

Jacob entered the Mission Training Center on Wednesday,September 1, 2010. He wa able to spend a day with Jenessa and Travis before his entrance date. Jenessa said that she cried the rest of the day. I am certainly glad that he was able to spend some quality time with his sister. Thanks Jenessa for taking good care of him.