Still at the MTC...

Me and Sister Brinton! I get to see her all the time!

Welp another week down here in the Missionary Training Center. It's hard to write these letters because: 

1. I am sitting here and I promise interesting stuff happened, but I can't remember one thing I did this whole week 
2. Anything that seems funny to me anymore is only because I have been here for six weeks (altering my sense of humor) and is therefore not funny to anyone reading this, so just bear with me haha!

I finally finished the Book of Mormon this week! It was the first time that I have actually studied the amazing book and not just read while I was half asleep, laying on my bed around midnight, and let me tell you, it makes a HUGE difference. I learned so much and received new insight from reading. I had a few questions that I wanted to be answered when I read it, and after reading I can say that those questions were answered. I know that if you have a question read the Book of Mormon and you can find the answer if you search diligently. I loved the peace and the constant comfort that reading brought me. There are some powerful stories in there and I know that it really was written for our day. All in all, finishing the Book was a huge testimony builder from me. 

We got a second teacher which is a huge relief! He is a super good guy and is pretty fresh off of the mission. The first day I don't think he understood that we aren't the best at speaking the language haha. He was using so many words that I had never heard before, but he has finally learned and he has really helped my progress.
I said goodbye to Elder McDougal and Elder Hoj. Elder McDougal sprained his ankle in basketball and barely made it out of the MTC, haha what funny guy. I can't wait for him to say "Miss me with that" to all the French that are rude to him. Elder Hoj finally got his Visa so I said goodbye to him.He will be awesome.

Last Tuesday Elder Cook gave an awesome talk last Tuesday devotional. He talked about the importance of loving your companion, loving your mission president, loving the people but most of all just loving the Savior. The if I could invite you to read a scripture this week it would be Moroni 7: 45-48. Having charity toward everyone you come in contact with, and pray to have this amazing attribute because it really will change the outcome of your day, week, and life, for the better. 

Funny thing that happened this week: There is the slightest difference between the words "To lead" and "To pee" and so some Elder's were teaching the investigator that "We have a prophet today who pees the church." LOL. Gotta love those mistakes!! It's always good to be willing to laugh at yourself

Thanks for all the love and support! Happy to hear that the Utes are rolling! Tough loss this week for the Titans, but they will bounce back and win region baby! Everyone should watch General Conference and go into the sessions with some questions that you want to know the answer to! They will be answered. The leaders of the church are about to DROP some knowledge, and I don't think I have ever been more excited for a session of conference in my life (actually I know I haven't). 

Thanks for reading!

សេចក្ដីរសលាញ់,

Elder Gochnour

If you want to email me hit me up @jacob.gochnour@myldsmail.net.

Elder Hoj before he dipped on out of here

Add Me chilling with Joseph

Sending off Elder McDougal

The crutch Elder Mcdougal after he broke his ankle playing basketball

I look so awkward, but picture with Mary's cousin

God Speed Elder Mcdougal