David has just about reached his halfway point at the MTC. According to one of is latest letters he has a week left of English, then he has to start speaking ALL Spanish. He is really, really anxious to become fluent and is continuing to flourish. The days are beginning to go by a little more quickly, which he is definitely welcoming with open arms. With such early mornings (5:30 am wake up call) followed up with class after class, all the boys are very ready to get out in the field. He said one of the Elders is writing a sci-fi novel and fills them in on what's happening next which David looks forward to, much to his own surprise. He says, "This story this guy is telling is so good. It'll be published for sure." It's funny seeing the pictures that David sends. There's obviously not too much to take pictures of there at the MTC, so it's a lot of funny boy stuff. The giant Easter egg came from Ariel, his girlfriend. The two guys with glasses are 2 Elders that have already left for Spain. There's also a video out there of one of the Elders "eating something really gross for money". Apparently, they came up with a concoction of "ketchup, mustard, chocolate milk, hot sauce, spice cake, etc" (who KNOWS what "etc" encompasses) and paid one of their companions to eat it. Unfortunately, David didn't point out the lucky guy in the group picture.
Along with having some great male bonding time, David has been able to enjoy some great spiritual highs. He's learning so much about the scriptures and was also able to hear
Quentin L. Cook, of the quorum of the 12 Apostles, speak. With
General Conference, as well as Easter, coming up, we're all excited to hear about David's take on this special weekend. As always, I'll keep you posted!
David has just about reached his halfway point at the MTC. According to one of is latest letters he has a week left of English, then he has to start speaking ALL Spanish. He is really, really anxious to become fluent and is continuing to flourish. The days are beginning to go by a little more quickly, which he is definitely welcoming with open arms. With such early mornings (5:30 am wake up call) followed up with class after class, all the boys are very ready to get out in the field. He said one of the Elders is writing a sci-fi novel and fills them in on what's happening next which David looks forward to, much to his own surprise. He says, "This story this guy is telling is so good. It'll be published for sure." It's funny seeing the pictures that David sends. There's obviously not too much to take pictures of there at the MTC, so it's a lot of funny boy stuff. The giant Easter egg came from Ariel, his girlfriend. The two guys with glasses are 2 Elders that have already left for Spain. There's also a video out there of one of the Elders "eating something really gross for money". Apparently, they came up with a concoction of "ketchup, mustard, chocolate milk, hot sauce, spice cake, etc" (who KNOWS what "etc" encompasses) and paid one of their companions to eat it. Unfortunately, David didn't point out the lucky guy in the group picture.
Things have been going awesome for Elder Gebert at the MTC. His Spanish is coming along really, really well. He wrote his testimony in Spanish to Mom and Dad already and said that people come to him for help with the language. His companion has been sick the entire time and has already had to got to the hospital. He's since been quarantined and they think he either has the flu or mono. David said that he thinks it's mono and that he himself feels fine, thank goodness. He's gone through amazing spiritual highs and a few bouts of homesickness, but all in all is doing excellent and, as you can see above, he is thoroughly enjoying himself.
The next two years... stuffed into two suitcases and a backpack.
Gotta get the pics by the sign, for sure!
Word from Mom is that he was very ready, very eager, and not hesitant at all. More non-iPhone pics to come very soon!
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