Our First Letter

Dear Family and Friends,

First day is down! It wasn't as bad as people said it was going to be. It was hard saying good bye but today has been a good day. Everyone said it was going to stink but honestly, i don't see how. My companion is Elder Russell D. Walker. One of my bigger worries was if i was going to like my companion or not. I couldn't have asked for a better one! He loves sports and we have a ton in common. He played football for Lone Peak High School. Just like me he can't sleep with out the noise of a fan! If possible could you send me the sleep mate? Today we just went to orientation meetings and got a glimpse of what we will be doing while here at the MTC.

I've already seen a bunch of people I know. I saw Jace Jones, Kimball from Byron's (our uncle) ward and a kid named Caleb. I haven't seen Kyle (our neighbor growing up) yet but hopefully i will soon.

We were in a class tonight were they brought in 3 investigators one at a time and they had a companionship that was almost ready to leave come in and start the lesson. Then they would turn the discussion over to us to see how we stood on it. There were multiple times I felt I needed to stay something I felt I needed to say but never did. Every time someone else would get up and say the same thing I had felt like i needed to say. I know I need to learn how to not be afraid and say what I think should be said.

How did Kaitlyn's tryouts go? ( Kaitlyn tried out for the Orem High Soccer team and didn't find out if she made it until a few hours after colton went into the MTC. For all of you who are wondering she did make the team!) I'm so mad I have to wait to find out! I hope all of you are doing good. Dinner was steak and potatoes. It was pretty bad compared to what I would get at home. I'll survive though! Thank you for all each one of you have done for me throughout my life. My district has 3 (maybe 4) missionaries going to my mission, 6 going to Ludwig Texas and 2 going to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Everything is going great so didn't worry! I love you guys so much!

Love, Elder Colton Todd Ferre'