October 2, 2014

That sounds awesome that nathaniel will get to run soon! Also, I didn't know that Grant got in [the MTC] this week, I thought was next week. I'll email him today then and I might bump into him today! When we go over to the Temple, we go over to Main Campus first and eat lunch there. Apparently Bethany E. works there on Fridays, so I don't know If I'll see her, But this Sunday at the devotional, do you know who I found?! Carson S.! I was so excited to see him! He's doing really well too and enjoying the MTC, but he's having a harder time with language than I am because it's that weird Philippine language called "hell-i-gay-non" that's how it's pronounced at least. I also saw Kim again!

Davis and Carson S. at the Sunday devotional.

Going to the Temple for my second time was great, although it was not as exciting as the Los Angeles Temple because it was more crowded and such. In the picture, there's my companion right next to me, and then Elder W. and then rightmost Elder G. They room with us and are really great guys. The three Hermanas we had in our district got their Visas and left to their respective foreign MTCs this monday. It was good to have hermanas in our district for 2 weeks because they set the bar pretty high, and now we are keeping that bar high. For the two weeks that I've been here, I'm already more than half way through the Book of Mormon, and almost done with Alma. I have found a great desire in reading the scriptures here.

Davis, Elder L, Elder W and Elder G.

The weather has been very nice here. It's pretty cool, but not freezing or anything. We had a bit of rain which was awesome, and now Mt. Timpanogous is snow capped; really pretty. I hope it snows before we leave. My companion and I have started talking to one of the real investigators on the campus (Our teachers are our fake investigators) and it's really exciting. She works here, and it's not very hard to understand her, but it is a little bit harder to come up with a response! I'm still not sure if she's a real investigator, because there's a rumor that the investigators here already believe the church is true and just haven't gotten baptized yet or they're new members or whatever. I don't know, it's good practice though.

Where in the world is Davis going?

Have you been getting my letters? (Yes my code is 864) I like writing you guys letters because I have more time to do so and I can make it more personal and such. That's cool that you're making a blog, just don't include really personal things ya know? Also, I guess the shoes I would like would be some slim bark brown or whatever that nice color is (Cordovan?) size 11 1/2. Dad picks good shoes, and the black pair I have right now "The holy shoes" with holes in them are really good! Oh also make a post about dear elder is you haven't already on my facebook, and If you can, change my profile picutre to the pic of my by myself in front of the temple!

Davis at the Provo Temple

There's probably stuff I missed to tell you but I'm short on time. but here are some pictures!

Oh Elder M. Russel Ballard spoke to us last tuesday! did I tell you that in a letter? I think so. Also Yes I'm excited for conference.. Tell dad to look for my companion and Elder G. in the priesthood session

Davis

September 24, 2014

[Note: Davis responded to 4 questions:
1. What is your companion's name?
2. Where is he from?
3. Do you have everything you need?
4. What is your mail code for the MTC so you can receive letters or packages?]
Hi Mom,

AHHHHHH WE ONLY GET ONE HOUR TO EMAIL EACH THURSDAY

1. Elder L

2. Talahassee Florida

3. Nope, I need some more work out shorts (2 pairs more would do) some more work out shirts (two more will do) some more non church socks ( probably 4 more pairs, one of the short no show socks and 3 of the socks that are a little long, ya know what I'm talking about) A new pair of church shoes (The brown pair I have really hurt my feet and are just super uncomfortable, can you please get me a nice slim pair of shoes that are still that nice brown color?) Can you also send me those bird stamps I have? That's all I can think of now.

4. I posted it on my facebook, [It is posted on the sidebar of this blog.] and also post on my profile that people can use dear elder and I'll get the letter the same day. That would be nice.

Yay Mom! I'm glad school is going well for both you and Nathaniel, send me a picture of him running when you get the chance. I play soccer right across the BYU stadium during my gym time. I'll have to go over sometime and take a picture.

I love the MTC, It is such a lovely place to strengthen your testimony. I'm going to the Temple today! Exciting! Spanish is awesome! I'm doing so well! Right now I'm the district leader which is awesome! love my district and my testimony is strong. I'm almost out of time but I love you mom! I love you and I love Dad and I love Nathaniel. I sent dad some goofy pictures. Elder G is the one standing on the table in one of them, he's in my room and a good friend of mine already. He'll be going to BYU too when he gets back.

I love you Mom! I'll write a letter today. I wrote one yesterday too!

I love you Mom! Miss you!

(Saw a magpie today...awesome!)

Davis

Also, CONGRATS KRISTEN AND LUKE! 

Love you.

Elder Garner

Hola mi padre,

Walter Mitty is a good movie, it's good that you have K. as a
replacement son, now it's like Nathaniel has another twin (besides W.).
The food at the MTC is the worst hahaha! If you know what I mean! It's
really easy for me to eat healthy though because my companion eats really
unhealthy food all the time. I just look at him and then get something good
to eat hahaha, weird how that works. Yes, send me a picture of my bike via
letter, so it's all glossy and nice. All of the elders in my district are
going to the Monterrey Mexico West mission as well. we have 3 sisters in
our district that are leaving monday because they were supposed to go to
other MTCs in the first place. They have helped us stay motivated but once
they leave we need to take it up a notch and motivate our selves. I've been
called to be the district leader, and I really enjoy it. The Branch
Presidency is really nice too, super supportive. The spanish is going well
also. I sent a letter in the mail so it should get there soon. I'll try to
send those whenever I can, because I don't have to wait for P-day to write
them and they are just easier to put more time into. The MTC is hard work,
but I'm doing a lot of studying and having a good time too. Alright I've
gotta email everyone else.

Hasta luego mi papa, te amo.

Davis

Day One: MTC

The MTC is super great already. All of the elders in my class are going to the exact mission that I am going to (8 missionaries) and I am very excited. Can you send me instructions on how to wash all of the different types of clothes and such? Also, my navy blue dress pants got kind of folded weird, do I iron it or just let it unfold out by wearing it? I've gotta go but I can email on my first P-day which is next Thursday!

Love you!

Davis

Elder Garner, Chris, and Nathaniel at the airport.

Note: Davis entered the MTC in Provo, Utah on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 to begin his two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  He will spend 6 weeks in the MTC learning spanish, studying scriptures, and getting used to being a missionary before he goes to the Mexico Monterrey West Mission on October 27, 2014.  His weekly email messages will be posted here for friends and family to read.  They will be edited to remove personal communication intended only for his family, and any identifying information about individuals with whom he comes in contact while on his mission.