Week 2!!

Well I survived the first week in the MTC, and I can now say that I love it! My companion is Elder Rodgers and I am now called Elder Calhoun... You know from the movie Best Two Years haha! 
The Elders I am with are pretty shy and don't talk a lot, but we are slowly getting better at that!!! I was ok with the silence the first two days, but could not take it anymore, so I decided to really pull out KJ and be loud, crazy, and myself!! The Elders have blossomed into people I never thought they could, and my prayers were for sure answered when I asked my Heavenly Father to make them talk and be normal!  I love them though, and I'm so grateful for their testimonies and the spirit they bring to my day. There really is such a special spirit about the MTC!  I love being surrounded by people who love the gospel and have stronger testimonies than me.  It makes me want to strengthen my testimony and learn as much as I can before I leave for India.  

My third day in the MTC I got called as District Leader, and that was actually such a blessing to me. It is definitely a lot of work, and I have to keep my eye on 7 other elders and sisters every day, but I have loved it.  I have been able to give 3 blessings with in a week of being in the MTC, and those experiences have truly strengthened my testimony on the power of the priesthood, and how it can truly comfort and bring peace to those in need.  I'm only an 18 year old missionary and I find myself giving advice, counsel and guidance to missionaries who are struggling with things that I am for sure not an expert on. I can promise you that the only way I have been able to help them in a way that they understand is through the spirit of the Holy Ghost.  It is so real and so powerful, but only works if you seek it with a sincere heart and a real desire to have it.  I am so grateful for the chance to be a missionary, and to learn so much so fast!!  I have loved the devotionals, and Sundays are by far my favorite day here... except for all of the meetings I have.  

Well I am going to keep my first letter short, and just have that be my update for the last 8 days!!  The church is true people, and being a missionary will bring so much happiness into your lives if you serve!!  Remember to pray with a sincere heart and with a real desire to have your prayers answered.  I also challenge you all to read your scriptures everyday!  Just ten pages a day and Elder Larry Echo Hawk said you will be able to finish the Book Of Mormon in 2 months!  DO IT!!!!  It is not that hard, and will bring you closer to God!   

I love you all, and hope you have such a great weekend

           -Elder Jorgensen