I wanna be the very best.....(missionary) lol

Hey all

Man I miss you guys but I'm loving my time here in the MTC. I've learned and progressed so much in everything since being here. From gospel knowledge to recognizing the spirit, learning how to plan and study effectively, praying often (like heaps), My confidence has grown a lot, teaching lessons, public speaking and sparking up conversations with strangers was something I would have trouble doing but now I'm so much better at doing those things and not turning away at any opportunity because of being shy. It's only been a week but I have grown so much in a short amount of time, and I know its cause of the lord answering my prayers to help me become the best missionary I can become.

"I've been blessed with a great district, best district in this intake lol" (Benjamin District)

 I've been blessed with a great district, best district in this intake lol, but in all seriousness we all come from different walks of life but are one in purpose. Everyone is here for the reason of serving the lord with everything we have but we can enjoy our time while were here. It's only been a week but it's felt like forever. My companion Elder Brown is from Saratoga springs in Utah, surprisingly a great companion, pretty much like me we clicked from the start and has been great since helping each other out with everything, the kind of companion I hope I get throughout my 2 years or else my tie is coming off lol (inside joke). Food here is 'meh' but because its free it taste good lol.

Biggest highlight of the week was going to the temple such a beautiful temple and the grounds it's on. such an amazing experience to go through the temple and feel of the spirit and receiving answers I've had questions to. Temple view is like a little Utah hehe Mormon ville, but still beautiful.

I've never read or written so much in my life but it's a blessing to gain more knowledge and understanding about the gospel. To recognize the spirit and to teach with it. As much as I love the MTC, I can't wait to leave and get out on the field to start the work of the Lord, to be the best missionary I can be. Just like the prophets of old I want to be able to say to our heavenly father and savior that "thy work which thou hast ask of is done". 

I have 2 Elders who are in my district who are coming to Melbourne and I think there are 9 Elders from this intake who are going to Melbourne. They're going to be great missionaries and will serve obediently the carvery that the Melbourne mission needs.

I love this Gospel so much and being a missionary for it will bless not only other families but my own. I know if we follow the examples of Jesus Christ we will be blessed.

Well ran out of time gotta go lol

I love you all
see ya next Friday

Elder Purcell