I have so much to tell you about. I don't even know where to begin. I have been loving the MTC. I have learned more in these past couple days than practically my whole entire life. Its really weird how that works. You have to forgive me of any punctuation and or grammar problems. I received the opportunity to serve as a District Leader. I'm so happy and grateful that I could lead such a wonderful group of Elders and Sisters. They are all so great and so strong in the church. I have only known them for a couple days and I already love them so much, to the point where I will do anything for them. Bro Stoddard, in our branch presidency, called our zone "The Elite." It was really cool to hear. He promised us that that is what the spirit told him and he has never felt like that for another group of missionaries. I also loved this from him too, "there are no things as callings in the MTC, its an assignment." I thought that was kind of cool and different but weird because everything in the church has been "callings." I have been so busy as a DL. Even my zone leaders, Elder McCurddy and Elder Vaniman, told me DL is way harder than being a zone leader. And I can totally see why they said that. I have to get the mail and deliver it. I have to interview and solve any problems within the district. I have to lead in district meetings. Make sure everyone in the district is where they are supposed to be at that correct time. My district comes to me when they Problems. I've never been stressed being in a leadership position but this one is kind of hard I find. But I love it, love my district and they are great to me. It has been amazing here at the MTC. Another thing I learned was the MTC isn't here to teach you how to convert, baptize, teach, study, nothing. It is hear to convert yourself to Christ. Once you convert yourself to Christ all those amazing blessings will come after. I cant believe how true it is. Its random, I've been taking notes every day.. so random!  My teacher told me this silly quote... "The dullest pencil is sharper than the brightest mind." It really hit me though because I remember all the times I would love to say something meaningful, but I forget because I never wrote it down. I wish you could read my scripture notes, there is a whole lot in there. This has by far been the most important lesson I learned, and this is exactly what they want you to learn and live. Love. simple right? but so complex at the exact same time. The atonement could not of happened without the CHARACTER of Christ. His loved was unfeigned to everyone. That is the secret to being a successful missionary. As representatives of Christ we need to act as Christ, obviously, and love like him. Because the minute you love the person you talk to, you instantly connect to them on a personal level. and when that happens, that is when the seed is planted and the spirit teaches him, not so much the missionary. Pretty cool huh? I think so. That might be just my missionary side coming out already. I'm finding myself loving my "investigator" so much and he isn't even a real person. I absolutely LOVE my companion. His Name is Elder Hill. We really get along and are great friends. He's a rancher from Tremonton Utah. He sounds like he enjoys his life on the mountain. By the sounds of it, I would too.  Its been great talking and getting to know him. I love you all so much!!