Dear Mom and Dad,
So I have officially completed my first day at the MTC and what an experience. I have only been here one day and I can tell these three weeks will be incredible.
Today the MTC Presidency spoke to our assembly of new missionaries. During his talk, President Brown urged us to write a written letter to our parents expressing our love to them. So here I am writing this letter to you.
I have had a wonderful time so far. I have met the members of my district. There are 18 of us, 9 elders are going to the same mission as mine and the other 9 are going to Everett, Washington. All the elders in my district are wonderful. I was able to meet my companion, his name is Elder Gonzalez. He is 19 and from lower south Ogden. He is kinda shy but I love him. We have really bonded as companions. My district leaders are Elder Thorpe and Elder Bytheway (or no relation to John Bytheway). My district is so strong and my zone is even stronger.
Mom and Dad I want you to know how much I have enjoyed this experience. Although it has only been one day, I have felt the Spirit so strong. Elder Gonzalez and I have immersed in this work. We are going to every workshop and having companion study and prayer three times a day. I love the feelings I am feeling. We had a teaching experience with mock investigators and I am already starting to develop a love for the people. I want to express how much I love each of you. You both have been the pillars of strength in my most dire times of need and support. I love you and am grateful that you are my parents. I will do my best to consistently write you, but don’t take my word for it because we are definitely staying very busy.
Of other news, I saw Janelle here she is doing great. One of the elders in my district is Jonathan Fortuna, the cousin of Libby Fortuna (the girl I liked in SLC). I have spent time mingling and getting to know Elder Moore (Blake’s friend of a friend). What a great spirit he brings to our discussions and to our district. Elder Gonzalez, my companion, is attending UVU and is majoring in political science. He sang in high school and enjoys technology. He is very smart and sensitive to the Spirit. I have enjoyed feeling the power of his prayers and the sincerity of his testimony. Overall nothing can go wrong here. It is always a great day and I’m always glad to be here.
I would briefly like to share my testimony with you. I know that Jesus is the Christ and atoned for our sins. I know that through the atonement we can return with Heavenly Father. I testify that this gospel is a gospel of transforming. I have felt His tender mercies and felt a distinct change of heart. I am becoming so emotional through feeling the Spirit that I can’t hold back giving input into discussions or testifying of its truthfulness. I know for a fact Joseph saw God the Father and Jesus Christ and through His assistance the gospel with the proper priesthood authority was restored. I am so excited to invite others to come unto Christ. I love you and our family. I love this work.
With love,
Elder Cowan
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