How was this week?

Alright so this week was different than any other in the MTC. It was absolutely amazing. But first we had to say goodbye to some close friends in our zone that I have become really close to. I have pictures with them and stuff but can't send them from here. Hopefully I can once I get into the field. So on Tuesday night we have devotionals and I just so happened to get 5th row front and center. We had no idea who was speaking until they walked in and guess who it was?? Elder M. Russell Ballard!!! I am so lucky! I was like 10 feet from him. It was an amazing experience. We always sing a prelude before the devotionals and as we were singing he walked in and everyone stood up and kept singing. It was awesome! I am so glad I got to experience that the week before I leave. Then on wednesday we got to host again! It was awesome because I got to host Connor and I got to see Mason the week before I leave. It made me so happy. Connor's dad recorded me and said he'll show you it next time he sees you so hopefully soon. Then while I was hosting Connor I was taking him to his room and he just so happened to be 3 doors down from me so we hang out at nights. It's pretty sweet. I'm not really sure why he's on our floor because we were all spanish speaking but now we have some Portugese speaking. But it's awesome! Other than those things, my week was pretty similar. I had to say goodbye to one of the teachers that helped us yesterday. Um, my last gym day is tomorrow. I hate not having gym. The Thursday or Friday before you leave the MTC we have an In-Field Orientation from 8am until 6pm. It was really good and helped me a lot. I am so glad they do that. One of the Elders from the District came and stuff. It was sweet. I don't really know what else to say other than I am so excited to get out! So I was looking up facts about the Tegucigalpa Temple and it's in my mission! It was announced like 7 years ago and it just so happens to be dedicated 2 weeks after I arrive there on my mission. That hit me hard because the Lord really needs me for something there. I am not sure what yet but I will find out. I am hoping I get to go to the dedication or help out or something. I don't want to get my hopes up though because then if I dont get to go then I will be sad. Tomorrow is my last day with one of my teachers so I will have to say goodbye to her. Oh yeah I ran into a mission president who is training here who is going to be the new mission president in the old San Pedro Honduras mission. That was pretty cool. He told us the story of how he got to be a mission president. Pretty crazy.

Now to answer your questions. No new missionaries in our room! I am so glad. I hope you all enjoyed the pictures that Connor's family took. Carson told me that Connor was coming in so I was looking for him. My district has talked to the missionaries I am flying with but I wasnt there so I have yet to meet them. I doubt I will until we are leaving. I am so excited to get to call you guys! I am sure you will be the only one to wake up Mom hahah. My companion is great. He leaves Monday morning and he is the first to leave. So he has to say goodbye to everyone earlier. My companion and I arent teaching that girl anymore, my teacher wanted to give others a chance so different people are teaching her each week. I have gotten 2 emails from my Mission president while I am here but one of them I haven't read yet. I will after this. I am sure the pants will work. I haven't tried them on yet but they look like they will work. I am going to send one or two packages home before I leave so be aware. Can you include like a hoodie in the package tomorrow so that I have something at nights? The mail room closes on Saturday's at 2 so you'll have to hurry that package so I can get it. I think I am going to start packing today some after I go do laundry. Crazy! I heard about osmerh that's awesome! And jeremy already has his call?? WOW! That's awesome! I love you Mom!! Hope you had a great birthday!

Love, Elder Buxton