Email August 5,2011

Hey Mom,

Well you talked to President Harris yesterday. I'm glad you enjoyed your conversation. He really is the bomb. A man that has been through a lot, but hasn't let it get to his head. For those of you reading this that don't know what I am talking about... My time in the MTC has been extended for two more weeks. I have been dealing with some headaches(migraines). Minor issue. Shouldn't be a big deal. I'm not too worried about it. As President Harris said (one of the six district presidents here at the MTC), he wants me to go as soon as possible, so I could possibly even leave on time or maybe a week late. He said as soon as possible. He is the bomb. Probably the best conversation I have had with anyone here at the MTC. He speaks Spanish. Told me that there is no way that I could ever learn Spanish in the MTC. Told me to take it easy on myself, which he knows is easier said than done. He said, in his words "I am no doctor, but I know exactly what is causing your headaches. It is this place. This place is tough on young people. I was a mission president and all my missionaries took a sigh of relief when they got there. They worked hard, they were tired, but it was different." Haha it was great. I couldn't believe my ears. A man that talks to the apostles all of the time, was so down to earth. Very spiritual, but down to earth. Anyway. Life is good. Sure it was tough to hear that I have two more weeks here... Haha but there is a reason for it I am sure.

That is basically all that has happened here this week. I got to leave the MTC twice this week for the doctors appointments. That was pretty weird. Not going to lie. On the first one, a man took me because it was in Orem and the shuttle couldn't take me. So he was my companion for the visit. He was an older gentleman, and we were just talking about our lives a little bit. He moved here to Utah in 1980 to get away from a rough life and divorce in California. Started taking the discussions and was baptized. Family disowned him. 6 years ago. He got married. A week after his honeymoon his wife got very sick and passed away. They were planning on serving a mission. Now he volunteers at the MTC and is a temple worker. My problems seemed very insignificant at the moment in time. Helped me realize that we all have problems, no matter who we are. The question is how we are going to deal with them.

The church is true. Paraguay is tight. Can't wait to get there and not understand a word. Life is bueno. Podemos hacerlo.

Love, Elder Naegle