Mission Life in the NWP: MTC Week 1 - the Lord likes to humble people

Monday

So I thought that home MTC would be terrible and for me it has actually been the opposite. My companion is awesome, his name is Elder Harkness and he is a stud! The rest of my district is just as awesome and it's super cool how we all share similar interests with each other. We grew pretty close this week and as someone said it was because of being on zoom, and I completely agree with that.

Tuesday

One of our teachers was swapped out but it's okay because Sister Howes is just as cool and I can't wait to meet her and Bro. Neyman in person, they are so awesome. Today we were supposed to watch a devotional and then talk about it with our district; half of us ended up watching the wrong one, but we all learned something from each other and it was amazing. I don't think it was an accident.

Wednesday

There was some good lessons today about God's love and I was able to hear my districts' testimonies which was an amazing experience. Today was also the day we pranked our teachers by joining all at once wearing sunglasses, it was pretty funny. That night I started watching the Chosen, and got addicted. So, hopefully the Word of Wisdom only refers to substances you intake, I'll have to study that and see.

Thursday

Talked about Spiritual gifts and I would just like to thank my parents for raising me and giving me so many opportunities to grow. A Sister asked someone to play the piano in a duet with her, I said yes, but luckily another Sister said she could, since I'm not the best pianist. I decided to still practice the piece and hopefully I can get better and make both my Heavenly Father and my piano teacher proud. Today was also the first time I left my house since the day I got set apart, it was really nice leaving the house.

Friday

My companion and I had a lesson to teach today. I was super nervous about it and then we got stood up and ghosted. It was a blessing in disguise because I wasn't scared for the lesson on Saturday. This week 2 Nephi 26:33 was shared a lot and it was super cool since it is my mission scripture. I encourage you all to read it, and I promise that the Spirit is camped out there and that you can feel God's love for you.

Saturday

Our lesson today was amazing. We did an amazing job, and by "we" I mean my companion and the Holy Ghost. It was awesome and a great learning experience, I hope I can do better next time.

I love all of you and so does God!! And just a reminder to my friends who are or will be going on a mission: My email better be the first one on your list! :)

-Elder Tolman

And pictures (I didn't forget)