Elder Steenblik's Time at the Mexico MTC

Elder Steenblik loved his time in the Mexico MTC.  He loved his district and all of his teachers.

He struggled with some of the Elders in his house because they were immature and liked to goof off, play pranks, and make inappropriate jokes.  Tyler was hoping that they missionaries would take things a little more seriously, like he was.

It made for a good conversation about giving other people grace and realizing that not everyone is at the same level his is at.  

He said his district was great.  I think all but two Elders all were going to his mission in Paraguay.  

He said the food was okay, some was better than others.  He didn't have too many tummy troubles (I think just one day he had some diarrhea) and got a small cold one time.

He loved going to the Mexico City temple every week.  It took about an hour and a half by bus to get to the temple, so he would use that time to write his emails, which were all long and very detailed.

He had his p-days on Thursday, and we loved talking to him and hearing about his week.  Many times, he would sit outside by a palm tree to talk to us and that was always fun.  It was nice to get a small look at what the MTC looked like.  

One night Tyler and his companion were able to facetime us to share a lesson with us about the restoration of the gospel.  It was so much fun to hear them teach and get to "spend time" with him a little bit more than just on p-day.

Tyler was able to play the piano multiple times for different devotionals and meetings.  He played solos, and with groups of singers.  His companion recorded them, so we were able to hear him play.  I am so glad that he has found so much joy in that talent.

It was so nice to hear all his stories and see his growth while being in the MTC.  He has such an amazing spirit about him and such a love for missionary work.