Weekly Report: MTC Week 2

Hey Everyone!
Week 2 at the MTC was much better than the first. There wasn't so much to get used to and now that we have a regular schedule, the life seems much more in control. We have been learning so much these last couple days. We've learned to use more questions teaching, testifying more and introducing baptism while contacting, which is absolutley crazy to me.

We had an amazing Thanksgiving Devotional by Elder Holland. It really made me think about my family, and made me think too that we should all be a little more thankful for our families because honestly, they do so much for us. We also had an amazing Thanksgiving sack dinner at our residence hall after the real Thanksgiving dinner. All the elders in the zone got together and went around expressing a little something we were thankful for. The spirit was so very strong for that thirty minutes.

We have a great time in the residence hall too. This week, with Elder Olsen's Snuggie and some camera skills, we took Jedi pictures of everyone, hopefully, when I get my card back from my parents I'll be able to send this one off so everyone can see it.

Unfortunately, I'm out of time, but I want to thank everyone who has been so supportive of me and my family these last few weeks. I truly love all of you!
Love,
Elder Siebert

Weekly Report: Food Report, First Companion, Fun Elders

So this is the first report from the MTC! It's really not too bad here, I mean, the buildings all look the same, the maps are confusing, you're bound to get at least a little lost, but you get a feel for it really quick. Though many people say the food here is no good, I find it to be acceptable. Though it isn't the masterful gastronomical work of my mom or Mama Ludwig, I find that it gets me through the day.

My companion, Elder Ho, is amazing. He comes from Hong Kong, so he speaks Cantonese, but he also speaks Mandarin really well. As if this isn't enough, he speaks English well and he's also a fantastic dancer and basketball player. Seriously. I've never seen anyone pop like that in real life, and for a short guy, he shoots some fantastic hoops. I will have pictures of him and the rest of my zone and district as soon as I can.

The second day I was here, I got assigned to be the district leader of my older district. Some people might love the glory and fame of being a mission leader, but to me all I heard was, meetings and more stress in an already eventful life I'm just starting to get used to. Nevertheless, I am glad for the responsibility. I trust that the Lord will help me in this calling and that I will be shaped into the missionary I need to be.

In our residence hall, we have some amazingly fun elders. Elder Aikens and Elder Brown are a few of my favorites. With the help of Elder Ho, they managed to take a crazy matrix like picture using our ironing board. Also great are the other missionaries in my room, Elder Olsen and Elder Sanford. Elder Sanford is so kind and caring, he always irons my shirt in the morning. Elder Olsen is crazy at times, but a very good missionary and also looks a lot like the green goblin.

Finally, I'd like to say how much I appreciate all of you out there supporting me. Remember this week to pray with faith, fully believing that you'll receive the blessings you ask for. I have been praying with more faith and have been blessed with many small miracles in my life these last few days. I know the same can happen for you!
Love,
Elder Siebert