Sunday, September 15, 2013

First email!!!

On Friday, Sept. 6, we received a brief email from Gabe.  He is doing very well and loves the MTC.  This went a long way towards easing his parents fears and stopping our tears :)  Here is what he said:

 I am having a great time here. I got to meet all my elders I'm rooming with. My zone. I have a pretty cool companion he is cool and nice. We all get a long great. I have seen a lot of people I know. Everyone is so nice to me and I am doing great. I have learned a lot of Spanish already. I also have felt the spirit so strong here. It is amazing to see all these missionaries. The food is really really good here. The Chocolate Milk! It is to die for. I am afraid I will get too fat because I eat a lot. I need to loose weight. I am having a really good time. Getting up is actually easier than I thought but it's staying awake that's tough. My companion is struggling with spanish and I am helping him. He is very cool and I am glad to have a good companion like him.  I am glad I am not the only one having a hard time studying. Lots of people struggle and its hard for them to concentrate. Some people never have studied for more than 5 mins so it can be hard for them. I am trying hard to do the best I can. I remember Stake Pres telling me that quote. which is..." All I want, Is all you've got" I am so glad to experience all of this. I need to be more effective on my studying. Thanks for everything you have helped me with. 

Elder Castleton




2 comments:

  1. Hey mother how are you all doing? I am having a great time here. My companions are so nice to me. The food is so good. I fear I will get fat and gain so much weight. I have really gained a stronger testimony and i have felt the spirit soo strong here. My zone and I went to the Provo temple this morning. It was a neat experience. It is so fun here. I am taken care of so much. i did not realize my cell was with me. Dont worry it is off and dead and I barried it. It was not even a temptation looking at it or anything. I will send it home. I will talk to you all about everything later I need to go. Adios!

    Elder Castleton

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  2. Elder Castleton, you sound great. We are so proud of you. So glad the Spanish is coming! You are always in our prayers!

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