Ola Meus Pais e Amigos,
First things first, I have a few things to ask for. More stickers please. They were a huge hit with everyone and I think all the Elders in my district have one on the back of their badges now. I chose spiderman. Another thing, I really would recommend the use of dear elder as the means by which you send messages while I'm in the MTC. It just makes it easier for me. And if you sent one over the weekend I won't get it till tonight. It's nice to receive them throughout the week so I can be prepared to write these emails. Ooooh and I don't know if I can buy one here but I definitely would like a copy of next months Ensign. I'll let you know if I can get a hold of one here or not. Thanks for the packages. They were great. I don't know if anything is more exciting then have the district leader had you a little blue slip that means you got a package. Oh and do you think you could send my white watch? I thought it would have been a little too flashy but apparently they're ok. It's in my red and blue backpacks front pocket I believe. The only variety I have here is ties and watches, which brings me to my next request. More ties!! :) I've already worn each tie twice. I know I shouldn't get too many before I leave for Brazil because I might not have room, but I could handle a few more. Some solid colors or just classic striping will do. But if you see something else you think I would like I'm sure I'll love it. Ok I think that's all the things I have to ask for.
So I decided to make a binder with sheet protectors to hold all the letters that people are sending me. I thought you would be proud Mom. It's really great to look through already. Hopefully I'll get so many I'll have to start a second edition.
Conference this weekend was great. It really is different listening to it as a Missionary. There's a whole other atmosphere here. All the talks were great but my two favorites were Elder Holland's a Priesthood Session and then Sister Daltons. They were both quite stirring. Elder Holland's definitely hit home here. I'm proud to be serving in the Lord's Army and that talk just really reaffirmed my testimony of Missions.
I'm going to send a CD with pictures to Katie so she can put them on Facebook, then I'm going to ask her to send it to you in case you want to print any. Sound good?
The Portugues is still coming along great. It's amazing how well we can speak and we haven't even been here for three whole weeks yet. But you can tell we still have a really long ways to go.
Being with a companion all the time is really starting to become more of an adjustment. At first you could just tough it through on your own but now that it's been so long it gets rough sometimes. We get along really well and work well together. So that's good. Just spending every second with someone things are bound to get ancy (is that how you spell it?). I love Elder Egan though. He really works hard at the language and helps me stay focused and I'm thankful for that.
I still haven't adjusted to the sleep schedule. I refuse to believe that I will ever feel completely refreshed waking up at 6 30 in the morning. It's not possible. But throughout the day I usually don't get too tired. Plus we have Gym everyday so that we can wake up a little. I look forward to Gym everyday. We try to go out to the field as much as possible. It is so nice to get out there and feel just a little free.
I can only imagine what it would have been like if Dad had lost the keys for good. Sounds like a fun experience. Sounds like Caleb is going to have someone to look up in a couple of years. I hope Tanner Tolman recovers quickly and well.
And about that show, there is a Mormon Message (we watch a lot of those) called two brothers apart. I think it's the first half of the story you told. That's interesting they aired it on BYU tv.
That's all I can think of to say right now. I'm doing great and learning a lot. Keep me in your prayers and I'll do the same for you, as much as I can in Portugues. I love you all.
Elder Bruce
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