A week already?

Hi, everyone! Hope you're all doing well!

I'm in the full rigor of the MTC now, and things are progressing smoothly. From studying the scriptures, to studying ASL, to service projects, to playing sports with the ASL group, to eating very decent cafeteria food, it all blends together to become an awesome experience. I have since found out that Elder Crockett, one of the other ASL missionaries that is in my district, is also going with me and Elder Holloway to the NY, NY North Mission.

The day starts at 6:30 each morning and ends at 10:30 each night, making each day a 16-hr run. It's long and tiring, but filled with meaningful activities and lessons. I've since found three of my friends that are here with me - Elders Kasey Lester, Josh Brown, and Scott Johnson. I am continuing to bond with the rest of the ASL missionaries, and I constantly feel their support and love.

P-days so far seem to fit this basic plan: 6:30 wake-up, 7:10 breakfast, 9:10 laundry, 12:10 lunch, 2:10 temple time (which I didn't have last week, but am going today), 5:15 dinner, 6-9pm class, and 10:30 bedtime. Email and workout times are wherever I can fit them.

As always, I love to hear from you. If there's anyone else that isn't on my list that you think would like to hear from me, give them my email. I know that your prayers are helping, and I continue to pray for all of you.

Sincerely,

Elder Ryan Turner