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Week 1: Sept 20th - 24th

This week I was dropped off at the MTC (Missionary Training Center) in Provo and have "officially" started my mission. This Thursday, we will begin Vietnamese immersion! It will be a challenge, but I am excited to learn!

My companion, Elder Bennett is great. He and I complement each other in different aspects. I'm looking forward to working with him for the next 7 weeks. My district is a fun group, consisting of 8 Elders and 4 sisters. On Day 2, I was assigned as District Leader for my district. (The leader of the group I'm with). It has been interesting, mainly just a lot of paperwork and picking up mail. People call me Mr. President, so it's fun. We have the nicest residence hall in the MTC which is a blessing. Although we are only in them in the mornings and going to bed, it is nice to have a good place to sleep.

Other than that - no crazy stories/photos. I'll try to take more next week, as of now my camera roll is full of District information documents. Thank you for all the kind messages and uplifting words! Although I can't respond, I can still see them.

Love and miss you all,
Elder Reynolds
My District in front of the Provo Temple

The Elders

The Sisters

Presidenting

Elder Ray-Ban

First Facetime with the family
Location: Provo, UT, USA

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