Hey mom!!! I'm so glad you emailed me before Sunday because I wasn't sure when I would be able to send my first email. So everything is going just great so far. It was definitely a blessing to have Elder Brittner be my host and show around this huge place because it is very easy to get lost.
So the curse is true about the MTC. Time move s o o o s l o w l y. The first day went relatively slow but not bad. The second day, let me tell you, probably THEE longest 16 hours of my life. And by the end of day three it felt like week 3. Sleeping has been rough and i don't know why but its nothing to worry about. The food is pretty mediocre and I don't eat a whole lot ( surprise surprise!) My little district has me and my comp, 2 other Elders and 4 sisters. It's super weird because it feels so much like EFY. My companions name is Elder Kleese, hes from Mesa Arizona and he was a lifeguard as well so we connected really fast. He was here 2 years ago but got sick 10 days in and had to go home. Its a blessing because he knows about things that were similar to his experience 2 years ago and its really helpful. I have been learning a lot and been working hard with planning for the role playing and what-not. But thats pretty much it for these first 4 days. People say to "make it through sunday" so hopefully that goes by quick.
Im so excited to serve a mission and I know that I will grow tremendously. I love the Gospel so much and want to serve my Father in Heaven to the best of my ability. Its not our mission its His, we are just His instraments. I love you and dad so much and can show or express my appreciation for all you have done for me. One last thing. While I was just walking around the book store yesterday I heard someone call my name and i thought "who could that be, it doesnt sound like any of the sisters in my district" It was sister Golightly!! ( i think thats how you spell it) it was so cool seeing, it was funny because she wasnt sure if I remembered her. So be sure to tell Sister Brittner and Golightly I saw their missionaries. Anyway, ill email as much as I can here and I'll bet you're more excited than a child on Chirstmas eve, that i wrote this much!! =)!
-Love you, Elder Reyne
