Hello Family,
How is everybody doing? Things are going pretty good over here at the MTC. I went to the temple again this morning, it was awesome as always. No better way to start the day. The language is really hard. Everyday they just show us more rules and more ways to speak it. I pray for the gift of tounges like 10 times a day. I think it's helping! I would like to thank everyone for all the prayers. I can really feel them and all of your love. My companion is Elder Andrew Halterman and he is from Minnesota. There are 12 of us in our district. One left last week and one is leaving today so we will only have 10. I am excited to get out of the MTC, I have about 5 or 6 weeks left. I just know the Philippines will be awesome.
I have really changed since I got here. I have gained a few pounds, I don't drink any chocolate milk or anything. I just drink skim milk (3 glasses for each meal) and water for every meal. I am more spiritual that I thought I would be! You come to realize a lot of things while you are here. I have had lots of spiritual experiences some are just kinda hard to share. We have had some awesome devotional's this last week and we learn so much from them. One brother mentioned that the mission turns a boy into a man and a man into a celestial being. I believe that! It's very true.
Thanks for all the letters and packages they have been great. Grandpa thanks for sending me the article about Granpa Mel. I have heard many great things about him and I wish I could have met him. I will listen to his words and honor my name and make something good out of life. Laurie I like Elder Anderson's Conference talk you sent as well. I look forward to seeing you all again and spending time with you. Thanks for everything , I know I am very blessed to have a wonderful family. The gospel is amazing!!! Fill me in and update me with whatever may be going on. Tell Parks I love him and miss him. I am grateful to be a missionary!!!
Much Love,
Elder Swenson
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