Corys First Letter Home

Family,
Today we completed our first day here at the MTC. I wont lie to you, it’s a bit overwhelming. But its been good. I got through the first day so that is a good sign. My companion is a pretty chill guy and I don’t see why we wouldn’t get along. Hes a big guy, taller and bigger than me, but way chill. Hes from Orem and played as a soccer goalie at UVU. Ive seen some friends here already, and ate luch with Elder Stagg. Oh Yeah, my companions name is Elder Ledek. Ive also seen Elders Hoxer and Halveson( kids that I know).
Weve been given some extra time tonight to write a letter home, so that’s nice. My schedule for the week basically looks like- eat, class, eat, class, bed. It’s a lot of study time and Im hoping these 3 weeks go by pretty quick.
My prep day is Thursday. We don’t have one tomorrow because we just got here, but next Thursday you will hear from me again. I need your emails because we can email a little while we are here, so that’s nice. I cant remember what they are so remind me ok? Tomorrow wont be as bad because we are able to just were slacks and a shirt, not our suits. I really just need to forget about all the worldly things and try to take as much in as I can while Im here. Its so crazy to think about not being able to see you guys, my friends, skate, play sports or talk on the phone etc. for two years. Now that Im finally out here and know that I cant come home, its been a little hard. I do miss you all, but im not homesick. I think ill be alright in that area. I wanna hear about anything new that’s happening at home….I know I just left but Im curious because Im not there. I hope your doing alright mom, just be happy for me( which I know you are).
I just ate a dang good brownie, so Im happy now. Haha. Well I love you all. Ill write again in about a week and tell you if Im still alive!
Thank you!

Love,
Elder Devenney