Letter from MTC

Today our second letter came from Jonathan. Enclosed in his letter to the family was a letter from the MTC Mission President, Pres. Boone. The following is a quote from that letter.

"Dear Elder Larson:

Congratulations on your calling as 'Zone Leader'. You have been called by inspiration and given the responsibility to be an example to the members of your branch. As you personally maintain the high standards of the Missionary Training Center, and keep yourself spiritually prepared to receive the promptings of the Holy Ghost, you will be an inspiration to the missionaries in your branch."

In his letter, Jonathan said about this new calling, "President Brown thinks I can do it and I don't want to let him down." (President Brown is his Branch President.) He has only told us about a couple of his responsibilities as Zone Leader. First, he gives "the grand tour and explains all the rules" to the new elders in his zone. Second he is responsible for settling any problems the members of his zone may have.

Other Quotes from his letter:

"Life is still fine here at the MTC. We don't really do all that much other than sit in class. I think we are averaging about 10 hours a day in there."

"Tell both sets of Grandparents and Amanda that I'm sorry I haven't written back to them. We might have a lot of time sitting in class but there is no down time. We are always studying and writing lession plans."

Jon received the box we sent him containing his juggling balls and a jump rope. He and his friend from home, Elder Fawson, have been "enjoying" them!