Hello, everyone! This is Elder Ryan Turner writing from the Provo Missionary Training Center. This is the start of my weekly emails, which should come on Fridays for the next five to six weeks, so I hope you enjoy them. I know that I will certainly enjoy any correspondence you send me!
I'll start by saying that it really is a small world, especially up at the MTC. I've already seen a few elders from back home. One of the sister missionaries in my ASL district, or group of missionaries, was a senior at my highs school my freshman year, and we were both in marching band together without even knowing it! Another Sister is the niece of my high school ASL teacher. This is just another way the LDS community is so tight-knit and all seem to have connections. I room with three other elders, two of which are going to the NY, NY North Mission like me, and the other is headed to the NY, NY South Mission. There are six people in my district, and 22 ASL missionaries altogether, which is apparently the largest group in a long time! I'm already growing to love both my companion, Elder Holloway, and the rest of the signing missionaries.
For the past two nights, we had a bit of rain here in Provo, which is nice coming from dry Arizona. The days are very long and tiring, but I'm getting used to it. It's only day three, and I have a while to go. The cafeteria food isn't too bad, probably since I'm always hungry by mealtimes.
I hope everyone is doing well, and wish you all the best in your futures. Once again, I appreciate any and all emails and letters from you. I know that what I'm doing right now is truly the Lord's work. I am honored to be his servant.
Love,
Elder Ryan Turner
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