Gage's letter, P-Day #2

So this is my last letter in the MTC. It has been a complete roller coaster, and has been so hard and so amazing at the same time! I have learned a lot already, mostly just how to teach people to their needs and really loving the people that you teach. I have been sick a little bit this week, and it kept me away from class one of the days.  I got a blessing from my companion and it was so amazing. Priesthood power is so real and so powerful. I also got to give my first blessing to my good friend Elder Meng that is in my room. He has not been feeling very good at all. So I gave him a blessing. The crazy thing is that words came out of my mouth, and I didn't even realize what I had said for the most part. He got up and turned to me and says, "that was the exact blessing that I needed at this time". It felt so amazing, and I felt the spirit so strong! God has truly blessed me. If we put him first he will bless us more than we could ever imagine. I challenge all of you to put away the natural man, and to put God first and you will be truly blessed! 

I have such a strong testimony that this church is the true church, and it will make us all so very happy if we follow with exact obedience. This is going to be my last email before I leave to North Carolina. I love you all!! Thank you for all the love and support!

THIS IS A LITTLE EXCERPT FROM ANOTHER LETTER HE WROTE TO ME THIS WEEK, I GOT IT THE SAME DAY AS HIS EMAIL : 

(His grandparents on the Marx side bought a new house this past week, that is what this is referring to...) Ah their new house looks so cool! I'm sad that I am missing family parties, but they can wait for 2 years! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!

All the letters and packages have been so amazing and I have loved having them! It has truly helped me through these hard times that come from the MTC. It is crazy to think that it's almost time to head to North Carolina! 

As said by Dieter Uchtdorf, "Doubt your doubts,  before you doubt your faith." This is true and is vital! We have to work to build our faith. I have been strengthened so much, I can testify with boldness and confidence that this gospel brings true happiness! I have had to rely on prayer, He always answers my prayers and I can't do this without Him! 

ELDER DAVIS COULD USE YOUR PRAYERS TO HELP HIM AS HE TRAVELS ON MONDAY, TO HELP HIM FEEL PEACE. I HAVEN'T GOT ANY PICTURES FROM HIM YET...HOPEFULLY SOON. MY HALLOWEEN HAS BEEN VERY HAPPY, I HEARD FROM MY MISSIONARY SON, AND WE HAD ALL THREE OF OUR OTHER KIDS AT HOME TO CELEBRATE WITH US!