The first day was hard I was choking down tears all day but it helped when I read this Alma 26:27-30. That is how almost every missionary feels. Today is much better but still hard. I need lots of encouragement in your letters. Elder Ashcroft
2-23-13
MTC
Thank you to everyone who has been sacrificing and praying for me, I finally see now, because I have been able to eat almost everything on my plate. We have been having some amazing spiritual experiences - everyone here- everywhere we go is talking about the gospel. I am the District Leader - as I prayed for the members in my District they receive those things that I prayed for. Our District is so close - we uplift each other - help each other - and eat almost every meal together. Elder Ashcroft
2-27-13
MTC
My companion is from Holiday, Utah. He likes basketball and is 6'4". We got along from the moment we met. Thank you for the letters - I have very little time to respond due to "so much to do and no time to do it". We go to the gym on designated days and our P days are so busy. It felt so good to do laundry - never thought I would say that. I always heard missionaries say - thank you for your prayers - we can feel them - never understood that until now. Today in one of our role plays I felt the spirit tell me exactly what to say/ask then when I acted upon that it worked out perfect. It felt so great. I have been waiting for that for a very long time. Love you all, you are in my prayers. Elder Ashcroft
