2nd Email - November 20, 2015 (2:37 p.m.)

Here is the second email we got that day. . .

Dear Family,

The Elders and Sisters in my district are amazing, all high-spirited and having an amazing time.  I couldn't think of anything better!  We've had a few classes already, being ale to teach each other and role play a few times to learn how it is to walk up to someone and start talking about the gospel.  But the best thing is the spirit and joy in my district.  Some of the Elders, Elder Lambson, my companion, Elder McFarland, and Elder Bawden all stay in a room with me.  The Sisters on the other hand are quite different then Montana girls, ha ha.  But it's been amazing working with them and bonding with them.  The first full day was rough though, not knowing what to do and knowing it was going to be very hard, I knew it was going to be hard for a couple of days.  My second full day here and it's been pretty good, actually.  Although I wish I brought an electric shaver instead of using the razor, haven't shave yet, but i'll get there eventually.  I hope that I'll get used to my schedule and life style here, it wasn't anything like home, but it's amazing nonetheless.

I can't wait to come home, but I can't wait to head to  Ghana.  Although we won't have iPads, we will be able to access a computer for looking at emails and such.  This entire experience is something truly amazing and something I'll never regret doing.  Being companions with Elder Lambson has been a handful, but we're pretty solid.  I have to say that I wish things were easier here, but that's the thing, it's not supposed to be.  I'm going to do my best to strive in the Lord's work.  Also, the food here is pretty good, too.  I hope that I'll be able to enjoy that a little longer.  Also, tell Greg to be prepared to get slammed at the MTC when he first arrives:  bring lots of ties and be prepared to get unpacked quickly.  It's been quite the experience here, and though it's hard bonding with all the Sisters and Elders in the MTC, I've learned that I'm not supposed to meet everyone, that it's supposed to be a moment where you don't meet everyone.  I'll do my best though to live the best I can.  I'd tell you more, but I do have a limit on time and I have laundry to take care of.  Just wanted to let you all know that I'm doing pretty descent here, and I hope to hear from you shortly, love you all!

Sincerely,
Elder Smith