DAY 24

I think it is easy to say, Fridays are the worst of all the days of the week! Today, I was still in relax mode from P-day and I just wanted to sleep all day! Ha! We had class at 1 after gym which is always nice because going to class freshly showered is Awesome! I balled hard in gym today (as always) My skills have been off lately because the Tongans are super intimidating. I usually play games with the wrestlers because they have no idea how to play. After gym, I got showered and got ready for the day. It's becoming a routine to get in Church Clothes and I timed myself today and it only takes my 3 minutes to get from shower to completely dressed. I'm quite proud of myself for that accomplishment! (I usually still have to wait 10 for Elder E).
During class, me and Elder E prepared our lesson for our investigator later that night.  My testimony in the Scriptures grew because every item we were going to talk about had a scriptural reference with it. It's amazing how we read the Scriptures and sometimes not be able to pull a principle out of the verses! There is a "Principle Gold Mine" in each page.  We taught our lesson 3 hours later. It ended up going so-so. We taught for 30 minutes (Good) but we dragged on to testify (bad). Today I received Moms Dear Elder about how much you're thinking about me and how much you pray for me and all that amazing stuff! I need to thank both Mom and Dad for all the amazing Dear Elders and Emails! I truly do miss you guys and some days wish you could just come pick me up. Its getting redundant here and I really want out but there is so much I need to work on before I am out in the field. I know the MTC is preparing me for what I will be doing for the next two years but now that Sip is gone and Chumpa leaves on Monday, I want to leave and be able to call and talk to you guys. I daydreamed about home and how my life would be there and I just cant get over how miserable I would be if  I didn't finish my work. I really do wish you guys could come here and be with me! You guys are the best family ever and I love you all so much! I honestly have a calendar that shows how many days I have left in Prison... I mean MTC and its going by fast! Please be around your phone when I call. I couldn't take you guys not answering! I love and miss you all! Keep sending letters!!
Elder Garfield
PS. Cool for McCoy! That's the perfect mission for him!