What an amazing week! First, we went into the MTC a day earlier than most missionaries (Tuesday instead of Wednesday). This is because the new mission presidents arrived on Wednesday. I was able to meet my district members and they are all great.
Because the mission presidents are being trained, many of the apostles came to visit! Elder Bednar gave a great devotional about developing discipleship and obedience. At one of our breaks we decided to check out another floor in our building and went up to the sixth floor which was all decked out for a dinner for the apostles. We quickly left and went downstairs. After our meetings we were standing outside the building and many of the apostles started to come by. Elder Uchtdorf stopped to talk for a bit. Then Elder Holland was driven up in a cart. He got out came straight up to me, pounded me in the chest, and asked "So, Elder where are you going to serve?" I told him North Dakota Bismarck and then he asked me where I was from. He asked if I was a Pioneer (since that is the name of one of the High Schools in Lehi), but I told him I went to Skyridge! It was such an awesome experience. I had been talking all week to my district about how I would love to meet him since I love his talks. I later found out that one of my district members had been praying that I would get to meet him. It was incredible that I was able to have this experience and I am grateful for the Elder who prayed for me.
You can't see me but I am right behind the pillar talking to Elder Holland!
We do get time to exercise and have even played a little sand volleyball outside. I also helped other Elder's iron their clothes (thanks mom and dad for teaching me!).
And, last but not least, me and my companion Elder Heiner. He is 6'4"!
