Greetings from the MTC Mom, Dad, Zack, and anyone who is
reading this!
They told us just to write a quick letter now so that we
know how the email works, so I'll keep this one short.
So far, all I have to say is Wow!!!!! It's been crazy, the
moment I stepped into the MTC they took me to class and my teacher just started
speaking really fast Italian to me! I had know idea what he was saying! I
thought he was gonna go back to English after a bit, but he never does! He
literally only speaks Italian to us, and we all have to figure out what he's
saying. I'm confused with the language to say the least. However, the other
Anziani who have been here for a while speak completely fluent basically, so
I'm sure it will eventually come, at least I hope so.
It's pretty neat cause instead of 1 companion, I have 2!!!!!
Our district calls us Peter, James, and John because we are the only threesome
in the zone. My companions are Elder Bartholio, who is from Texas, and Elder Murphy, who is from Melbourne Australia! Both of
them our great guys, and they have been amazing examples to me as I adjust to
the mission field. It's funny too because Elder Garner in my district is from
Mesa, and he is good friends with all the Mesa kids that were in my hall this
summer. I can't get away from those Mesa kids haha.
Just to let you know, I'm feeling great healthwise, and I've
been able to eat a good amount. Still basic food until I really feel like I can
stomach more, but still a good amount of food. Also, I saw Elder Rice last
night, and gave him a nice sock in the arm. He's exactly as I expected he would
be when I saw him. I really do love that kid haha..... he's quite the
character and he's having a great time in the MTC.
Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that I'm doin great,
and that even though the MTC has been very hard so far, Its been such a
blessing to be so busy that I don't have time to think about anything else!
Literally I feel like no time is wasted here, and I actually kind of like it!
This language has been a struggle so far, but I keep reminding myself that I've
only been here for a couple days and that if I am obedient and if I study my
hardest, the gift of tongues will help me out and make up for those struggles!
Know that the church is true, and that the help I have recieved already as a
missionary is already testifying to me that the Atonement is real, and that the
Lord really does love His children, and that He is willing to help us if we ask
Him!
I love you all, and I can't wait to hear how everyone is
doing. Elder Bolanos sent me an email telling me all about the MTC, and it was
so cool to read it! My P-day is on thursdays, but I can read letters and write
everyday. I can't wait to hear how everyone is doing!
Civediamo,
Anziano Walden
P.s. Mom, I totally knew you would leave a letter in my
suitcase and I loved every word of it:) Love you tons Mom!
