Week 4 (Meet me on the other side of the block...)

P.s. Before I get started I'll just let you know that the things that I write in the subject are song titles or lyrics. I'm not really trying to meet someone on the other side of the block and I don't think about those songs during the week either. haha, I just type what comes to mind when I write the subject.

First things first. Last tuesday, for the evening devotional, Elder Holland came and spoke. It was amazing! all of the talks are, but it was definitely inspiring. There was a funny moment in class this week. We were "fake contacting" in class and the scene was my companion and I were investigators playing with a tape ball that we made, pretendingn to play soccer. The two Elders that were making an "approach" came up and one of them, trying to play with us,tried to stop the ball, but instead, smashed it. it was really funny to us, because that was totally NOT how to hit it off with contacting. haha. anyways, the other main thing I'd like to talk about is my scripture for my missionary placque. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about it. I just wanted to find one that's meaningful. Alma 26:12. The TRC is where we go and teach a lesson that we've been preparing for all week. We go each week. This week was another great experience. Throughout the week I wasn't sure if we were gonna make it because there are a lot of details to learn about the Plan of Salvation which is lesson 2 in PMG. Anyways, we barely got through preparing and when Saturday came, (our TRC day) it was great. I was able to say everything that I needed to exactly how they needed to hear me. The Spirit was so strong and I felt as though I could do anything. My testimony grew about how we are capable of anything through the Lord and his blessing through the Holy Spirit. I am so excited to see what works the Lord has planned for me as I go out to serve in Tempe. I know that I can do anything that He asks of me. This week was great. Take care and Happy Thanksgiving!!

-Elder LaPorte =)

Week 3 (Just watch the fireworks)

Hey, so I just got back from doing laundry. This week has been great. There is so much that I'm learning here at the MTC. The things that I am experiencing are rendering me deeply grateful for what this experience has been thus far and what it will continue to be. I have found great comfort in the Savior these past few weeks as I have had things to deal with. For the first week and a half - two weeks my companion was really homesick. In trying to prepare lessons and study with him was very difficult. He was very close to going home on several occassions but he has pulled through as I prayed he would. Dealing with this and my repsonsibilities of looking after my district have left me with little time to worry about myself. However, because of my relationship with my Savior it has been a wonderful experience. Times like these reaffirm to me over and over again that I am never alone and that I always have a friend and advocate. I love my Savior for this reason and so much more. My testimony is growing and I feel the spirit constantly. On a lighter note, this week was good. We had a zone conference and my companion and I taught the lesson in the district meeting this sunday. For those of you who know her, I saw sister Eustice finally. She actually eats during my meal time so I see her everyday. One time she was walking by where I ate and because she hadn't seen where I ate yet, I called her name out. She said hi, how are you? And I said this is where I sit! My district thought it was SO funny and busted up laughing because they thought I froze up or something becaue she's a girl. I tried to explain that it was far from that and that I just really wanted her to know where I ate because I already knew where she ate! Anyways, it was funny. I'm running out of time. IT's funny because they say I will have even less time to do things out in the field. Haha, that means I won't be writing much. JK. Time does fly by though. Thanks for all of the letters of inspiration and fun! See you next week!Love you fam!

-Elder LaPorte =)

Week 2 (Today's been a career day...)

Hey! Ya, so I spent FOREVER trying to read your essays, but I had to stop so I could get something written.  I only get 30 minutes. This week we taught the first lesson.  We started my meeting 3 groups of people in a "park" , introducing ourselves, bearing testimony and setting up appointments in spanish.   it was way fun teaching! I was Way calm and I felt the spirit SO strong.  This work is great as long as faith is in the procecss.  I have gym everday except for sunday's and my p-day which is today.  I play four-square.  Talk to you next week!

-Elder LaPorte =)

p.s. it snowed last week.

Week 1

Hey! it's me from the MTC! the computer is so hard to get to because it's in the laundry room and really hard to get a free one so I only have a few minutes. It has been a great week! Every day that I'm here I realize more and more that this is where I am supposed to be. The food is good, despite what some people might say. The Bookstore has pretty much everything you'd need and it's wAy cheap. I went to the temple today. It was nice. Mi companero es Elder Scott from Riverton Utah. I'm the District Leader for my district and I'm loving the opportunity that I have to serve the elders with me. As I do so I feel my love grow for them. The work is going well. Spanish is fun. Suprisingly, I haven't run into anything that I haven't learned yet, so I'm able to help the other Elders out. they call me El Profesor. Haha, I don't like superior titles like that but w/e. I take it because I know that they do it out of love. If anyone knows Amanda Engerbretsin (sp?) and sees this...tell her that I saw her sister on Sunday (yesterday) She gave the closing prayer at the fireside. I have also seen Elder Faulk, Elder Carter, Elder Isaaksen and Elder Forsen and a few others. It's a great place and a great experience. I'm LOVING it! There is always work to be done to fill my heart solely with a love for this work and for my Savior. I'm grateful for this program and the way that it blessses us as we follow its guidelines with exactness. This work is real and it is true! I love each one of you! PEaCE!

-Elder LaPorte :)

1st Contact

I got my first letter from Elder LaPorte this week.  It was short saying that he is very excited and happy.  Also he was made district leader so he has some responsibility right off the bat!  He will take care of his boys!  =)