*By way of explanation, I wrote Eric a letter chastising him for writing such wimpy letters home. Included was a list of questions. Eric answered each question. I'll include the question I asked and any explanation needed.
What are you doing!?
I have finished teaching in spanish, last saturday was the last scheduled teach in the native language day, and my companion and i both decided in there, without talking to anyone about it (including each other) that we could and would just teach this lesson in spanish too, so we did. So the rest of my MTC stay will be almost primarily in spanish.
I have finished teaching in spanish, last saturday was the last scheduled teach in the native language day, and my companion and i both decided in there, without talking to anyone about it (including each other) that we could and would just teach this lesson in spanish too, so we did. So the rest of my MTC stay will be almost primarily in spanish.
Are you eating ice cream on your cereal in the morning?
I have not been eating icecream on my cereal, we only get icecream on wednesdays and sundays, so i don't want to waste the goodness of the Creamery icecream on cereal.
I have not been eating icecream on my cereal, we only get icecream on wednesdays and sundays, so i don't want to waste the goodness of the Creamery icecream on cereal.
Are you going to shave one of your legs when you hit the half-way point in the MTC? (I've never been through the MTC, but apparently this is a tradition among elders.)
I'm not going to shave my legs.
I'm not going to shave my legs.
Have you laid down on the ironing board in your room with your suit coat on so it looks like you're doing the Matrix move? (Also an MTC tradition)
I have thought about doing the matrix thing by laying on the ironing board with my suit coat covering the support, but i worry that the board will break, and then i'll just look stupid laying on the ground, hurting a little bit (physically and emotionally haha)
I have thought about doing the matrix thing by laying on the ironing board with my suit coat covering the support, but i worry that the board will break, and then i'll just look stupid laying on the ground, hurting a little bit (physically and emotionally haha)
Have you seen chalk writing on the sidewalks to the temple? (This is prohibited because girlfriends and families of elders have been known to, not only leave chalk writings, but goodies for their missionaries, and that kind of contact is not allowed.)
There have been no chalk writings on the sidewalks, but i've only been able to check on tuesdays (P-day) and sundays, but i haven't seen a single shout out to anyone since being there, it doesn't help that the chalk drawings aren't really allowed anyways.
In the TRC, or the training center, i haven't gotten any really weird questions from the fake investigators, but i did get to talk to a lady on Saturday while in the RC (Reference Center) who let me send her the missionaries with a book of mormon, and i'll be calling her back soon to see how it all goes.
There have been no chalk writings on the sidewalks, but i've only been able to check on tuesdays (P-day) and sundays, but i haven't seen a single shout out to anyone since being there, it doesn't help that the chalk drawings aren't really allowed anyways.
In the TRC, or the training center, i haven't gotten any really weird questions from the fake investigators, but i did get to talk to a lady on Saturday while in the RC (Reference Center) who let me send her the missionaries with a book of mormon, and i'll be calling her back soon to see how it all goes.
What are you learning?
I'm still learning the Gospel and Spanish, nothing else really.
I'm still learning the Gospel and Spanish, nothing else really.
Do any of your roommates snore?
And i don't know if anyone snores, but my roommates tell me that i do, which is news to me, but i have woken up a couple of times to hear the Elder underneath me making some weird noises.
And i don't know if anyone snores, but my roommates tell me that i do, which is news to me, but i have woken up a couple of times to hear the Elder underneath me making some weird noises.
Do they all shower regularly?
Everyone showers daily, no worries there.
Everyone showers daily, no worries there.
Who are your roommates? Do they have girlfriends?
There are 3 other Elders in my District: Elder Ball(Has a girlfriend, going to Managua Nicaragua), Elder Johnson (His Companion, no GF, goingto Guatamala city south), Elder Resendiz(Has a girlfriend, my companion, going to McCallen Texas).
There are 3 other Elders in my District: Elder Ball(Has a girlfriend, going to Managua Nicaragua), Elder Johnson (His Companion, no GF, goingto Guatamala city south), Elder Resendiz(Has a girlfriend, my companion, going to McCallen Texas).
What is your favorite thing to eat?
My favorite thing in the MTC Cafeteria is the Oriental Chicken Salad,
My favorite thing in the MTC Cafeteria is the Oriental Chicken Salad,
Are your blankets itchy?
the Blankets are the same that we got while in Helaman Halls, so they're not fantastic, but they're more than adequate.
the Blankets are the same that we got while in Helaman Halls, so they're not fantastic, but they're more than adequate.
Does anyone have the Swine flu?
My district is fareing pretty well in the health departemnt, sister Newbert got Bell's Palsy, so half of her face is paralyzed for the next week or 2, its been funny, and she has a fantastic attitude about everything, and Sister Rockwood, got a seriously sore throat earlier this week, so she's been singing the base line in the all of the hymns that we have been singing lately.
Ok so there are all of the answers to JEanine's questions, I hope that you enjoyed reading them. (Actually, those were not all of my questions. Don't worry, I'll remind him about the other 6 questions he totally ignored.)
Small Plates:
In Jesus the christ, there is a chapter all about the authority of Christ, He commanded the waves to be still, the blind to see, the lame to walk, the dead to live, he commanded Demons to be gone, and he Commanded Satan himself to leave His presence.
He had the power and the authority, he didn't need to quote scripture when he talked, he is the one that gave it to the people in the first place, so he, by the authority of the Father spoke to us by his own words.
He also gave us the priesthood, we have the Authority on earth to act in His name, and people perform miracles through the priesthood in this day too. it is a gift that man has been able to use, and it is only limited by our faith, and our righteousness.
I know that the teachings of christ are the truth, the fullness of the gospel is upon this earth today, through the atonement of christ, we can be made perfect following our short stay on this earth, and through His mercy, grace, and love, we can be forgiven of our mistakes and sins and find comfort in His loving arms.
Know for yourself that God is your loving Heavenly Father, the scriptures teach us that if we lack wisdom, to ask of God, but we have to have done our part, look within yourself, decide if you want to believe it or not, in D&C 4 we are taught that if "ye have desires to serve God, ye are called to the work" This talkes about missionary work, but you need to have the desire first or else nothing will happen, nothing will come to frutition, if you don't really want to know.
Want to know, then ask, then you will come to the knowledge for yourselves.
God loves all of you.
He sent His beloved Son, Jesus Christ to die for each of us, and i know that through His atonement, we can all reaturn to Him
Have a great week,
and I'll mail you again soon
Elder Eric Evan Eyre
P.S. please send Dear Elders, they are a great way for me to learn whats going on with all of you!!
My district is fareing pretty well in the health departemnt, sister Newbert got Bell's Palsy, so half of her face is paralyzed for the next week or 2, its been funny, and she has a fantastic attitude about everything, and Sister Rockwood, got a seriously sore throat earlier this week, so she's been singing the base line in the all of the hymns that we have been singing lately.
Ok so there are all of the answers to JEanine's questions, I hope that you enjoyed reading them. (Actually, those were not all of my questions. Don't worry, I'll remind him about the other 6 questions he totally ignored.)
Small Plates:
In Jesus the christ, there is a chapter all about the authority of Christ, He commanded the waves to be still, the blind to see, the lame to walk, the dead to live, he commanded Demons to be gone, and he Commanded Satan himself to leave His presence.
He had the power and the authority, he didn't need to quote scripture when he talked, he is the one that gave it to the people in the first place, so he, by the authority of the Father spoke to us by his own words.
He also gave us the priesthood, we have the Authority on earth to act in His name, and people perform miracles through the priesthood in this day too. it is a gift that man has been able to use, and it is only limited by our faith, and our righteousness.
I know that the teachings of christ are the truth, the fullness of the gospel is upon this earth today, through the atonement of christ, we can be made perfect following our short stay on this earth, and through His mercy, grace, and love, we can be forgiven of our mistakes and sins and find comfort in His loving arms.
Know for yourself that God is your loving Heavenly Father, the scriptures teach us that if we lack wisdom, to ask of God, but we have to have done our part, look within yourself, decide if you want to believe it or not, in D&C 4 we are taught that if "ye have desires to serve God, ye are called to the work" This talkes about missionary work, but you need to have the desire first or else nothing will happen, nothing will come to frutition, if you don't really want to know.
Want to know, then ask, then you will come to the knowledge for yourselves.
God loves all of you.
He sent His beloved Son, Jesus Christ to die for each of us, and i know that through His atonement, we can all reaturn to Him
Have a great week,
and I'll mail you again soon
Elder Eric Evan Eyre
P.S. please send Dear Elders, they are a great way for me to learn whats going on with all of you!!
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