LETTER #1 . . . I AM ALIVE AND WELL!

August 7th, 2018 . . . arrival day at the Mexico MTC . . . 

 I already miss you guys a lot. I hope everyone is doing ok! I am writing from the MTC. 

Mexico City is much more colorful and green than i ever imagined, the drivers are craaaaazy and are driving like 6 inches from each other. It smelled a lot like throw up the whole plane ride but that is ok because i am being super duper positive. 

The kid that we talked to in the Salt Lake airport (Elder Bingham) is now my companion for the next 6 weeks, he is super duper nice and kinda shy but we have been talking and rode on the bus together today. My P-day is Friday and I am already super excited to write to you guys again haha.  

 Within 5 minutes of me being at the MTC i saw Luke Kohler, Chase Ebeling, Jaden Kasteler, Bridger Matthews, Jake Sperry, London Rockwood and a couple Corner kids and i was also on the same plane as Dalton Hagen, Payton Richards, and Dillon Ormond! It makes this whole thing really exciting and I am excited to be able to talk to all of them over the next couple days. Expect pictures next letter and remember that I love you all and the church is so so true and being with all of these other missionaries brings a very cool spirit. :)😁

Love,
Elder Townsend

PS.  Photos from today and from the last few weeks and months . . . Britt has had a lot going on in the last few months!  This first photo was taken tonight!  
Buddies from High school and middle school! 
With friends at the Draper temple a few weeks ago!

With stake presidency last night at the setting apart!

Setting apart with Mom and Dad!

This morning at the airport!  

This morning on the way to the airport with two brothers!

The night before he left after he was set apart!

This morning saying goodbye to Dad!

At the setting apart the night before! 

With 2 week old twin niece and nephew a few days ago!

High school graduation in June!

Family trip in July!

With all 4 brothers in Heber!

A few days ago with Emma!

Last goodbye this morning! :(

Brother Spence! 

First temple trip for Britt a few weeks ago!

Draper temple!

Mom and Dad!

Whole family together . . . a rare occasion these days! 

Crazy time!  

Late night chats with family!

After farewell with friends!

Britt finished his eagle project on his 18th birthday! 

This morning as we said goodbye! Sad goodbyes!  

Had wisdom teeth out 3 days before farewell . . not the smartest decision but we did it anyway!

Family trip in July . . Uncle Bobo hanging with his niece! 

Park City, Utah!

Love his sense of humor!

With two of his besties . . one of which is in the Mexico MTC with him for another week!  

Stadium of Fire with Emma at BYU!

High school graduation in June!

Friends from high school leaving around the same time to all parts of the world! (7th over from the left! :))

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