Tuesday December 11, 2012

Hi Family,
  
  I am leaving for Florida on Dec. 17. I have my flight information and I will be flying to Atlanta, Georgia at 7:15 a.m., then I will head to Tampa, FL. But I will be waking up at 3:30 on Monday to finalize my packing.So, then I will be calling you guys at around 6:30 or so. I can't wait to talk to you guys on Monday! I have been waiting for that moment!

 I have been taking pictures of my companion and my district.I will send pics when I can. I can't send them here at the MTC for some reason. I love my district. We have all become really good friends.

 I just got done with my laundry. I will be getting a hair cut this week sometime.  I have had a great time at the MTC so far. I love my teachers and I am also learning a lot more about the gospel. On Sunday, we had a fireside and we had the BYU Men's Chorus come and they we really good. Going to the temple is the best thing so far. I love going to the Provo temple. It is a very beautiful temple. 

Well, I am off to sing again in the MTC choir.  I did it last week and it was a blast, so off to do it again!

Tell dad that he should not try to blow up expensive engines lol !

Also If you could send me addresses of family and friends so I can write them. I am looking forward to having more letters come in the mail and reading them from family and friends! If you could, please send more socks so I can have more for p-days and working out. Thanks! Tell everyone, including the ward that I love and miss them. 

Love you all and will call you on Monday morning again at 6:30 or so!

Love,

Elder Simonson

 

P.S. I miss you guys and have more people mail me :D bye for now

December 4, 2012

 I just wanted to let you know that I have had a great experience here at the MTC. I have had a great time learning about the gospel. It has help me so much. The food has been great and I try to eat as much as I can but I never do. I have been showering everyday and brushing my teeth too. :D  But I just wanted to say that I miss you guys so much. Tell Nick that the days are all planned out for you and you have to be there at that time. Also Nick, I was so happy that when I got the mail yesterday and read that you are preparing now, that is a great thing. Do not stop. If you are not sure about what you are feeling to do by the spirit, Elder David Bednar said "Quit worrying about it." Also I have a Quote from one of the books that I brought with me, this goes to everyone but I want to focus on you Nick, Taylor, Ash and Mal, but again it applies to everyone.  "Where there is sin, always there is war. Where there is righteousness, always there is peace" so please try to avoid sin. Because if you do then you will have peace. Anyways the days are great and everyone is awesome. My District is just amazing. We all get along together and we just have a great time together. Just if you guys are wondering My companion here at the MTC is Elder Jamie. One thing that is amazing about him is that he is a recent convert. I just think that is amazing. 

I miss you guys so much and you have no idea how much I love you. Nick don't stop preparing. Taylor if I were you I would start preparing today. I know that you still have a while before you leave but the sooner you start, the better missionary you will become.

Love you SOOOOOO much!!!!!!!!!!!

Elder Simonson

P.S. mom can you send my address of family and friends so i can write them.