First week in the MTC

Our lovely boy has been in the South Africa MTC for a week now.... We still miss him terribly - he's struggling with homesickness and all I want to do is give home a big hug but I can't.....

Besides this he writes that he is bonding really well with his district and that he is learning lots and that his testimony has grown. He wrote that he finds the food odd... Not surprised there!

As easy as it would be to say come home, I know he'll kick himself for not giving himself more time and potentially missing out on life lasting memories and friendships. As family we have sent him words of encouragement and we are blessed to have some wonderful friends who have shared in this process. 

It was my first day back at work since Ryan left this week. It was a hard day - tears held at bay..... Only to pour out later in the evening as I spoke with my sister-in-law who was a complete wreck on the phone. I try really hard to keep it together but sometimes that's not enough... As we drove to my mums at the weekend I couldn't stop the tears from flowing.....

Haven't received any photos yet... Hoping it will help us to see him looking well. The MTC is quite intense from what I hear - lots of lessons and studying - we're hoping Ryan finds the process easier when he is out in the mission field based in a ward and mixing with the members.... Fingers crossed. We're planning a family fast this weekend with Ryan as our focus.