The MTC Experience

Wanted to give you the particulars on the last week. Our housing was at the downtown Provo Marriott. We had a shuttle driver every morning and evening. We started at 8 am every day and basically learned how to teach small groups. The Senior Couples had all of their instruction
at the Chapel next to the MTC.

Our meals were in the MTC cafeteria with the 4000 other young elders and sisters. Meals times were spread over 3 hour periods. The food was good, and after we figured it out, very orderly and efficient. I have never been in a cleaner cafe.

We were usually finished by 4:30 every day. Then we had dinner in the cafe and were back to the Marriott by 6pm. Hardly a tough schedule. We did have homework, but nothing to tedious. Section of Preach My Gospel, or some scriptures.

The other couples were amazing. Going to every corner of the earth, doing everything imaginable. We talked to several going as office couples, humanitarian (in Indonesia), and 4 sisters going to
Independence, Mo. Another couple married only 6 months going to Orlando, FLA.
We also had one sweet couple on their 5th mission going to Germany. Amazing couples. It was great to be around them.

I suggest by way of getting ready for a mission, you guys go home teaching together. Mike and I just have a sense of when to give the other a chance to talk. That seems to be a huge learning curve for
some couples.

We are trying not to stress out about our flight that leaves Monday morning and gets in Tues. at Midnight. Someone named Clem is picking us up from the airport. Two couples from the Area Office said they have our apt. ready for us. Can't wait to start, PAULI