One Last MTC Post!

Elder Garrett Zaugg and Logan met each other about a month before entering the MTC together.  They are both going to be serving in the Liberia, Monrovia Mission.  I know that meeting Garrett brought a lot of peace to Logan and eased some of the anxiety of leaving .  They were great friends instantly.  I believe it was a tender mercy sent from our Heavenly Father to both of them and each of our families.  It has been great sharing their experiences together.  So this is an email Elder Zauggs mother shared with me about their last days at the MTC.  Even though they are becoming men through this experience the will still be BOYS!

 March 20, 2013
A little bit of Garretts letter, a bunch of crazy boys....

Last night was the last day for the ones serving in Liberia so there was only like 9 Americans and 5 black kids left. We got fed like kings ever since people started leaving on Sunday! We've had ice cream, home made bread, yogurt, and b bread. It was unreal!! African ice cream is tons better then what they got back in the states. Its way creamy and sweet! But anyway, about yesterday, it was a chill day since no one was here really. After lunch we just hungout in the teachers lounge having a good talk with each other while the teachers walked around.. They didn't even care. And later that night after dinner we convinced our teacher to watch the movie Legacy instead of a lesson. He was going to review everything and let us ask questions, but thats what we've done for the past 2 days pretty much. Once our movie was over, our teacher had dipped out and didn't come back... so we all had the great Idea to sneak out and go up to the Dorms and hide from our leaders... haha If you could of seen us running around that place... we looked like a swat team. Probably the most fun we've had at the MTC yet. The teachers didn't even care since we had to go pack in a half hour anyway... but let me remind you, they never saw us once. After like 15 minutes went by of us running around, we made it our objective to get back into class and not let the teachers see. Mission accomplished. We got back in there and not a minute later a teacher walked in with a weird look on his face and told us that it was time for us to pack. Great way to end the MTC.

Me and Elder Erickson decided to be companions since all of ours left and we had no one in our dorms with us, so he came into mine and we shared. These last few nights have been way fun just to chill around and write in my journal.

Might be the only time they get to serve together.

Just before leaving for Liberia  Elder Erickson Sent us his Testimony,  It is beautiful!

President and Sister Graham,  President at Ghana MTC

March 20, 2013

Alright, well this is my accual last time in the MTC and I'm super excited :), MOM dont stress my plane flight, god will be there to protect us, we are his children and servants and he will bear us up, want to thank you for all you guys have done I, really love all of you, I want to leave you with my testimony this day.

 This is the true church of god, it has been restored to the earth once again, Joseph Smith helped in making the Restoration possible for us to live in such amazing times. I know personally that Joseph Smith saw God the Father and His only Begotten Son Jesus Christ in the sacred grove in the spring of 1820, I know that Joseph was fore ordained to become a prophet, heavenly father loves us so much that he sent his son Jesus Christ to atone for yours and mine own sins, so when judgment comes that we would and have mercy, only if we do what is right and keep commandments and covenents down here on earth. The true and everlasting gospel is here and its being spread around the globe with the help of missionaries and God him self!, I know that my Redeemer lives, and how blessed i am in my life, esspecially to be an angel of god sent to do what is asked and required of the true and faithful, I love this gospel! and the people that are in it, I know the Book of Mormomon to be the Truest and most correct of any book. That if we heed its teaching and follow the spirit that it will guide our lives and be an iron rod to clasp on to in life. I'm so humbled and greatful for my expieriences here and cant wait till I  come in contact at that percise time, for that child of God that has been ready to hear the gospel in their life, and to watch the joy that comes in their lives. How sweet this sentence is, I Know That My Redeemer Lives, may god be with you all to watch over and protect in your  daily lives, I know he will if you trust him and have faith in him. I leave this with you in the Name of the Name of Jesus Christ Amen. Love you all have a great week you will all be in my prayers.