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Last few days!!!

      Almost done with the MTC! As great as this place is, I'm definitely ready to be heading out! Reading Jonas's email was kinda bittersweet, because while I do NOT want to have to deal with centipedes with a machete, I am pretty jealous that he's out already doing work! Although one thing that's pretty cool is that Elder Cook came on Tuesday for the devotional. It was super super cool! He had a really incredible testimony, and shared a lot about the love we need to have. I really loved that. It actually reminded me that I wanted to read the notes people took about the apostolic blessing Elder Holland gave the stake.
       Sunday was good too, but I thought that the film we watched was better than the devotional. We had Pres. and Sis. Livingstone, the temple presidents at the Provo Temple come and talk. They were good too, they talked about the plan of salvation, and being converted. We watched Open Your Mouth, a talk by Elder Holland, that's really good too. He talked about how we really need to go out and talk to people. If we open our mouth, the spirit will fill it. I loved it, I don't know if you guys can watch it or not, but I think you'd like it.
       We've had a super busy week with lessons. We've had 3 or 2 lessons everyday, which I guess I should get used too, but it's a lot of work after doing 1 a day. Its been harder to fit everything in a day. Its really nice whenever we have Pday or sunday, just because we get some time for ourselves, like to read the scriptures, (I'm in the Isaiah chapters in 2 Ne., and if you think Isaiah is hard in English, try reading it in French!) to study some G.C. talks, etc...
       I tried out for the devotional yesterday, it turns out that its Sister Martino and Sister Weidmann who chose the pieces. They told me that it was really pretty (Consider the Lilies) and that they both really loved it. They only have two spots for the devotional this Sunday, so they said they'd let me know if I'm in by email. Hopefully I can, but if not, I can always play in the mission field. They have 12 people auditioning every week, so I guess it's pretty hard. Anyways, crossed fingers.
       We also did some hosting this week on Wednesday. I helped out one elder from Virginia, and one from Lehi. Both were kinda shy and freaked out at the start of it, but I think that I helped. At least, I hope I did. The one from Virginia was going to Salt Lake City, south, was homeschooled, very quiet, and loved being a blacksmith. The other guy was super short, but he was pretty cool. He was going to the Czech Republic, so that was pretty cool. I just tried to be as nice as possible, and help them feel welcome. I was hoping I could see Issac, I didn't remember if it was the 20th or the 27th he came in, but didn't see him. I'll miss him by a day if its the 27th!
       But now it's just a waiting game. I start packing up later today when my laundry finishes up, and I'll just have to figure out how things go for Monday and Tuesday. It's going to be pretty weird, cause Elder Hable leaves Monday, and I leave the next day with the other Halifax missionaries. Don't know how it'll work out entirely, but I do know that I still have to go to class all alone, which is going to suck. There will only be two districts left speaking French after we all leave. (Two Tahitian, two French, one Malagase, and a Haitian Creole) 
       Anyways, I love you all. Happy Birthday Boo, hope you have a great day. Mom, I love you, although sending me all that music with no way to play it has probably been the worst part of the MTC. Ellie, glad you're having a good time in junior high, sorry I can't help with the math. In fact, I might need you to tutor me after my mission, I'll have forgotten everything. Ainsley, I wish I could have seen your polo game, I am so happy you love it! I have no doubt you'll be the best in the family! Dad, I love getting your letters. While the email is nice to have, getting a letter in the mail makes my day. I know mom wants me to tell you to write emails, but I am kinda conflicted, because I love the letters. Maybe just right something small in an email, like Ute scores. (All people do here is talk about BYU games, even though they are really having an awful year.) I don't know though, cause in the mission field I'll only get one day to read emails anyway. I'll be happy with whatever you decide.
       Love you all so much! I'm sure mom's already counting down the days, but I hope the rest of the mission doesn't go by this fast, it doesn't feel like I've been gone for 6 weeks.

Vous me manquez (don't know why I thought it was a G ha)
Elder Marsh
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