Hola Familia!
So I didn't know my pictures would print so fast. It would take forever for me to fill up a memory card. So I figure I can just send you just some so you can see what I've been up to.
Yesterday was tuff...it was my first P Day and it threw me off bad. Robert can tell you how P Day isn't an all day thing like I thought it was. So when class time came by I was thrown off guard. Not focused at all. I just wanted to finish writing people. Eight hours really isn't enough time to catch up with everything. And if you add...Temple time (3 hrs), breakfast, lunch, dinner (2 hrs), and time to do laundry (1.5 hrs). We only get a little bit of time to actually prepare I guess. We don't get much alone time as companions. So hopefully next time week I'll be able to adjust to the P Days. I really hope you enjoy the pictures. That's not all of them. But if you think I should send them all totally tell me to. But if not, send me another "sandisk memory stick pro duo." 1 GB would be fine. I love you all and I really miss you.
Elder Corbeil
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
January 14, 2009
Come on family! Are you still alive? I hope you got my last letter I sent. Did you forget about me? Oh, but thankz mom for the letters it made me smile way big.
It's been a week! I'm happy I've made it. Although it seemed kinda long. Especially since you haven't written. but it's all good I've been relying on other peeps. I''ve been recieving letters and packages this past week. It really does feel nice to hear from friends. My district leader picks up all the mail and I feel horribly bad because he hasn't received mail from anyone. His family or friends. So after I write this, i'm actually oing to start a letter for him, pass it around the district, and put it in the mailbox for him. That would make him happy I think.
Let me tell you what has been going on this past week with different types of experiences, spiritual, and everything else. Then I want to end with my testimony in Espanol. The one that I've had in my head for six days. I wrote it the day after I got here. So it's nice.
Sunday my district went to visit the Provo Temple. It was so perty! It looks A LOT better in person that pictures. We were there for maybe 45 min. It's awesome (cheuray) because behind the Temple there are two huge oval walls maybe 100 ft long, 250 ft apart. And if you have one person on both ends facing the walls, you can whisper into the wall and you can hear that person who is 250 ft away. As if they were right next to you. Than we had a fireside. Pres. Boone spoke who is the MTC President. It was way cool. Because he was released last night by Jeffery R. Holland after our missionary devotional. So let me tell you about that experience. Everyone around the MTC was talking about "how we need to leave early to get good seats." So we left from dinner straight to the gym, We got really close to the front of the gym. So as we were singing one of the hymns, everyone (2,200 people) shot up to their feet because Jeffery R. Holland walked in. you could feel the spirit just jump up so powerful.
So I just want to share one more story before I take off. Mom Dad...don't get upset. So remember when I went to that conference in Pittsburgh...? HAHA Yeah. So I met this girl, right? Way cute. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I made out with her. Anyways I saw her two days ago at dinner. it was way funny. Don't get me wrong or anything. I'm extremely focused on the work, but every now and again missionaries yes, wonder. So I was walking through the cafeteria and was kinda checkig this girl out. Haha, my companions made fun of me and told me I could never have a chance of being with someone like that. I looked down in disappointment thinking, "If I wasn't an Elder I would totally show these guys up!" Anyway I finally look up at her face and stopped. I couldn't believe who it was. I yelled, "Sister Prince!" She looked and had the biggest smile on her face. The first thing she said was, "i want to give you a huge hug right now." I looked at her and shook her hand. It's amazing how God works in fun ways. I've seen her once since then. Oh one more thing. I think you would all be proud of me and my flirting ways with the ladies. There is this sister who started playing volleyball when i did, she would work out when I did, run when I did, basketball when I did, I'm sure she farted when I did. I mean, everywhere I go she is there. Everywhere I look, there she is and her companion. I'll give it to her. She is gorgeous. And she has been very flirty and tries to hook up with me. And it's tempting at times, but I told her this wasn't the right time, Heck no! So I gave her my mission address. It's just a fun time. I'm learning tons! i think you all would be proud of me. P.S. Mom or anyone...what are you doing the 11th of march? I love each and everyone of you. You all are on my mind and in my prayers constantly I do miss you. But this will fly by.
With Mucho Love, your Elder,
Elder Corbeil
(I will try my best to type what I think he wrote on this paper)
Se que dios tiene un plan para nosotros. Y dios ha restaurdo el evangelzo verdadero de Jesus Cristo. Se que tenemos un profeta hoy que nos direge y. Nos guia. Y recibe revelation directo de dios. Yo tango testimonio que la oracion nos permite hablar con nuestro padre celestiaal. Le estoy aeradecido a mi padre celestrial por el evangelio. En numbre de Jesus Cristo. Amen.
P.S. I really want to hear from each and every one of you. Give Blue a big hug and kiss for me. And when you pray, don't pray for me. but pray for all of us missionaries in the MTC or in the field.
And Robert, please don't read like the inboxes for my facebook. This way when I get home, I can start where i left. This is strictly, stairs and picture business. And if you have a chance, if people write in my wall could you maybe keep a list of those and after a period of time send them to me?
P.S. "Dearelder.com" is free! Take advantage of this write me stuff while I'm here at the MTC.
I love you!
It's been a week! I'm happy I've made it. Although it seemed kinda long. Especially since you haven't written. but it's all good I've been relying on other peeps. I''ve been recieving letters and packages this past week. It really does feel nice to hear from friends. My district leader picks up all the mail and I feel horribly bad because he hasn't received mail from anyone. His family or friends. So after I write this, i'm actually oing to start a letter for him, pass it around the district, and put it in the mailbox for him. That would make him happy I think.
Let me tell you what has been going on this past week with different types of experiences, spiritual, and everything else. Then I want to end with my testimony in Espanol. The one that I've had in my head for six days. I wrote it the day after I got here. So it's nice.
Sunday my district went to visit the Provo Temple. It was so perty! It looks A LOT better in person that pictures. We were there for maybe 45 min. It's awesome (cheuray) because behind the Temple there are two huge oval walls maybe 100 ft long, 250 ft apart. And if you have one person on both ends facing the walls, you can whisper into the wall and you can hear that person who is 250 ft away. As if they were right next to you. Than we had a fireside. Pres. Boone spoke who is the MTC President. It was way cool. Because he was released last night by Jeffery R. Holland after our missionary devotional. So let me tell you about that experience. Everyone around the MTC was talking about "how we need to leave early to get good seats." So we left from dinner straight to the gym, We got really close to the front of the gym. So as we were singing one of the hymns, everyone (2,200 people) shot up to their feet because Jeffery R. Holland walked in. you could feel the spirit just jump up so powerful.
So I just want to share one more story before I take off. Mom Dad...don't get upset. So remember when I went to that conference in Pittsburgh...? HAHA Yeah. So I met this girl, right? Way cute. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I made out with her. Anyways I saw her two days ago at dinner. it was way funny. Don't get me wrong or anything. I'm extremely focused on the work, but every now and again missionaries yes, wonder. So I was walking through the cafeteria and was kinda checkig this girl out. Haha, my companions made fun of me and told me I could never have a chance of being with someone like that. I looked down in disappointment thinking, "If I wasn't an Elder I would totally show these guys up!" Anyway I finally look up at her face and stopped. I couldn't believe who it was. I yelled, "Sister Prince!" She looked and had the biggest smile on her face. The first thing she said was, "i want to give you a huge hug right now." I looked at her and shook her hand. It's amazing how God works in fun ways. I've seen her once since then. Oh one more thing. I think you would all be proud of me and my flirting ways with the ladies. There is this sister who started playing volleyball when i did, she would work out when I did, run when I did, basketball when I did, I'm sure she farted when I did. I mean, everywhere I go she is there. Everywhere I look, there she is and her companion. I'll give it to her. She is gorgeous. And she has been very flirty and tries to hook up with me. And it's tempting at times, but I told her this wasn't the right time, Heck no! So I gave her my mission address. It's just a fun time. I'm learning tons! i think you all would be proud of me. P.S. Mom or anyone...what are you doing the 11th of march? I love each and everyone of you. You all are on my mind and in my prayers constantly I do miss you. But this will fly by.
With Mucho Love, your Elder,
Elder Corbeil
(I will try my best to type what I think he wrote on this paper)
Se que dios tiene un plan para nosotros. Y dios ha restaurdo el evangelzo verdadero de Jesus Cristo. Se que tenemos un profeta hoy que nos direge y. Nos guia. Y recibe revelation directo de dios. Yo tango testimonio que la oracion nos permite hablar con nuestro padre celestiaal. Le estoy aeradecido a mi padre celestrial por el evangelio. En numbre de Jesus Cristo. Amen.
P.S. I really want to hear from each and every one of you. Give Blue a big hug and kiss for me. And when you pray, don't pray for me. but pray for all of us missionaries in the MTC or in the field.
And Robert, please don't read like the inboxes for my facebook. This way when I get home, I can start where i left. This is strictly, stairs and picture business. And if you have a chance, if people write in my wall could you maybe keep a list of those and after a period of time send them to me?
P.S. "Dearelder.com" is free! Take advantage of this write me stuff while I'm here at the MTC.
I love you!
January 8, 2009
Today was a super spiritual day. This experience, in the MTC, has been by far the most I've ever read, prayed, studied, and constantly had my mind on our Savior. And I'm still being taught in nothing but Spanish. I love my companions. I actually printed some pictures today (the 14th) of some of the adventures we've had here at the MTC. They fart a lot. It is hilarious! We have hermanas (sisters) in our district. Which means we can not fart. Whatsoever the circumstances. That would be rude. It's extremely difficult to hold it in all the time. Even though it's the most I've ever read, prayed, studies, etc...It's also the most gassy I've been. I've had to run out of the classroom a few times just to relieve myself of the toxic gasses.
Oh, thank you Robert for giving me that harmonica! I felt so inspired to bring it here with me to the mission. And one of the guys in our district happens to play extremely well. So we've been playing a lot together. he has taught me quite a bit so far. I can bend and drain notes. I can play most of "Come Come Ye Saints" and some other songs now. It's a blast! The harmonica rocks!
Oh, thank you Robert for giving me that harmonica! I felt so inspired to bring it here with me to the mission. And one of the guys in our district happens to play extremely well. So we've been playing a lot together. he has taught me quite a bit so far. I can bend and drain notes. I can play most of "Come Come Ye Saints" and some other songs now. It's a blast! The harmonica rocks!
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