Elder Ben Allen - Mission Blog: July 2015

Mission Map

Here the official Mission Map.

US Missions

MTC Delivery

Uggh. At least we'd already said good-by at this point. I still couldn't talk so I waived.

Then I cried.

At the Temple

He was anxious at this point that he didn't want any more pictures. It was just time to go.

Ben had time to spend individually with each of his siblings. It was a good Tuesday. I don't think he'll ever realize the impact he had on them that day. They will remember that day for sure as he really went out of his way to make them feel special.

Farewell Sunday

House was full. Food was good. Lot's of setup and preparation. Thanks to all who helped. Really.

We had help from everyone and it made the load so much lighter.

District Picture

Oh, and all of these computers are in Linex. It is kinda cool and if we have any questions about anything, we just ask our DL, the programmer. He is super into stuff like this. Sorry for sending so many emails, the pictures that the camera was taking were massive. I turned down the res a little bit so I can get more pictures per email and get more pictures per SD Card. Still love it here!

The food is pretty good! The picture with all of the Elders is a picture of our room. We are going to get a district picture later today, but haven't gotten one yet. So thatll be coming next time I send an email.

Love you all!

-Elder Allen

Ink Damage

First Contact

Hey all!

First of all, the church is true. Second of all, just try your best in everything that you do and whatever you cannot do, He will make up for. I am learning so much and it is fantastic. My companions name is Elder Malm. He is kind of a quiet guy, but he has a heart of gold and a spirit of love. He also plays basketball very well and hes from Colorado. We get along very well and he wants to work. My district is fantastic. I love my district. We have shared so many insights in the Gospel so far. Our district leader is named Elder Hilton. Matthew, hes a 23 year old computer programmer and he is super smart. Josh moved in yet? Tell him to get on it! That room is for the taking.

I saw Connor Bird on the first day, but we didn't get a picture or anything. I've seen him around a few times. Chase Bennett, Cayden Christensen, few other Elders from our Stake, and then a bunch of other guys that I know from school. It honestly is like Davis High School all over again. There are so many people here. This last group that came in with me is the largest group that has come in this year with close to 750 Elders.

Im in the laundry room right now and the Elders next to me just pulled out their white shirts and garments out of the wash. One of them left a black pen in the shirt... And now all of their shirts are stained black. Its kind of funny. I'll try to get some of my pictures to upload so I can send another email, but I have to run back to residence because I forgot the cable. I brought the camera, but wasn't thinking...

I love the MTC and have learned more in two days than I did in 4 years of Seminary combined. The Gospel is true. Pray! I've also learned that more often than not, the Lord is waiting for us to act before we can receive those blessings that He is waiting to give us.

Love you all!!!

-Elder Allen

Kick in the Stomach

It's done. We rolled up and he rolled out. The last two days felt we all had been kicked in the stomach. I don't wish this experience on anyone. Next to loss of kin, I don't think there is anything that feels like this. I know we will all be better for it and he is in the right place. The best part is.....he knows it too.