Hey everybody!
So I've made it to the MTC and it has been a crazy week to say the least. It has been pretty short actually (meaning it felt like yesterday that I was just back home!).
Yeah... so I'm not sure if some of you heard but... I ripped the seam of my pants right before I got into the MTC getting into Ben's truck. It wasn't bad at first, but then it started to get bigger and by the time I had to meet with my Branch President, it wasn't looking pretty. Thankfully, I channeled my inner-Fro quilting skills and have managed to completely sew it shut (the hole was like 3 inches long so it took forever). Needless to say, I'm a little worried about what's going to happen when I dry clean it. So, yeah, PLEASE send me my other suit! I told Sienna to tell you before I got into the MTC but it hasn't come yet so I guess you haven't sent it.
Anyway, my companion is Elder Seidl from Post Falls, Idaho. He's a pretty cool dude (whoops, I mean Elder since I'm not allowed to use slang haha). He has a schnoodle too! His parents are moving to Arizona so he kinda hasn't heard from anyone since his family is moving. He also has no French experience, but he's doing a great job in really trying to learn the language. The MTC is pretty much trial by fire so I give credit to people who come here with no prior French knowledge. Also, Elder Seidl is going to Benin with me!
So, my district includes Elder Evans (from Utah... somewhere... and going to Paris, France) and Elder Ihalmo (who is from Finland and going to Lyon, France) is learning French as his third language (he is honestly the funniest guy. We started keeping a book about Ihalmo-isms because he says so many funny things. He's also obsessed with cookies). Elder Adams is also really funny and is going to Lyon, France (he is from Plano, TX and sounds EXACTLY like George McFly. You could close your eyes and you would think you were in Back to the Future). His comp is Elder Kunz (from Utah... somewhere) and he's awesome too. We run together during gym and talk about pretty much everything, especially since he is also going to Benin (so, in my district, there are 3 of us going to Benin). We're actually pretty lucky because we have sisters in our district. Soeur Allred (from Utah... somewhere... and going to Lyon, France) is really nice and then we have Soeur Hoar (going to Paris, France), who is from the England so we always love to hear her speak (we especially like to make her do Southern accents haha). Our disctrict is actually awesome, we're pretty much always laughing and having fun (but being serious when we need to be!). All our personalities gel, so we get along great.
Life at the MTC is pretty cool though. Honestly, the waking up at 6:30 and going to bed at 10:30 doesn't bother me because with the time difference, it just feels like going to bed at midnight and waking up at 8:30. Aside from my pants ripping, everything has been going great. I've noticed that right after I get into bed, I'm always smiling and am in a great mood. I definitely feel like this is where I should be and I'm so happy to be here. The spirit at this place is amazing and it's so cool that I get to share it with so many amazing people. Including my roommate Mike from last year! I got to see him a few times and that is cool. We still need to get some pictures together before he leaves in December.
Anyway, this first week has been amazing. We're already teaching our first "investigator" (coughbyustudentcough) in full fledged French. I've been doing really well (I already memorized the First Vision in French, which is amazing since I'm so awful at memorizing). Soeur Hoar and I are pretty much the go to people for French, since we've taken French before (everyone else has taken very little of it or none before). So, even though the level might be a little easy right now, I feel like I'm with the right group of people and we all use each other's skills to our advantage. It's amazing these Elders and Sisters can do with just a little faith. I don't think I could have given three lessons if I was in their shoes!)
So, the MTC doesn't sell short sleave button down shirts in November (go figure) so PLEASE, PLEASE send some shirts! But more importantly the suit! Hold on, let me say that again: SEND ME MY OTHER SUIT! We have to wear a suit every day and I don't want to tempt fate by continuing to wear this suit that I sewed up! Oh yeah, and my 100 ft water proof watch? The digital stuff stopped working the third day after washing my hands. So, the analog clock still works but maybe a new one would be nice for Christmas (hint, hint).
Wow, time flies writing these things. I just wanted to say thanks do you (Mom), Dad, and Mrs. Hunter for the Dear Elder letters. They make the missionaries' day when we get them! It makes us feel loved! I'm going to try to send pictures of my district next week because the only computers that let you upload pictures are in the laundry room which is packed.
Well, hope this letter is long enough to let you know how I'm doing. Just want to say I love you guys and hope to hear some responses before my next letter! (although respond by Dear Elder and not email, because I get Dear Elder the next day)!
Alright, time is officially up! Talk to you next week and Happy Thanksgiving!
Elder Hawkins
NOTE from the MOM: When Trevor refers to his "inner-Fro" he's actually talking about his Mom. I'm either Fro or Mo, or sometime Yo. He has different names for all of his family members, which may pop up from time to time! ;)
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