The Day Justin Went into the MTC

Report from the MTC

My sister Susan and her husband serve at the MTC. I asked her to check up on Justin from time to time and let us know how he was doing. She left me a message today telling me he is doing good. He looks happy.

We also received a letter from him today. He said:

The hardest time I had was just before I got set apart. but after that I was fine. And yes I have been reading my scriptures. (that's cause I always ask him) Told you I could do it.
It's amazing how quick you change in the MTC. They taught me how to teach the 1st lesson and I have had a few chances to teach. We are going to do family home evening teaching the lesson when I come back again.
We have a great Branch President. They are good at going by the spirit, it is way cool. He came to our room last night, He said our District were like the sons of Mosiah, isn't that awesome. I want to let you know this is the Lords work and I actually look forward to class because it's about the Lord.

Tell everyone hello.

Love Elder Watson

Letters to his family

July 24, 2008
Hey Ma
I'm doing good. I'm in the routine now so it's flyin by I can't believe it's been a week already.
There are a lot of missionaries wanting the computer so I'll ttly (text talk) haha see I can still text well anyways later.

7/16
Family,
So today was my first day I got my first companion. Hi is from Pleasant Grove. We all got our books. Had our orientation as all New Missionaries today and our Districts. They took us on tours. This is so worth it. The Branch President is a nice guy. He lives in Lehi. I share a room with 3 other elders. There pretty cool. 2 are from Utah and the other is from Arizona. We are all going to Tampa to serve. I'm senior companion. Tomorrow we start class and meet our teachers. The food is good. So don't worry about me. I'll be fine.
Love,
Elder Justin Watson

Care Package

I am getting ready to send Justin out a care package. If anyone would like to send him something you can bring it down to me and I will send it with ours.

1st Letter from the MTC

Hey guys, Dude, man, awesome. Sorry I can't say slangs anymore. So I got my first companion. His name is Reimschussel (Rhyme Chisel) he is from Pleasant Grove. Our teachers are awesome. They sure know how to bring the spirit. I'm having a great time building my testimony and learning. I am senior companion for 6 weeks. It's awesome. Everyone in our room is going to Florida. Our roomates are great Elders.
Love Elder Watson

Preparing for His Mission

It's almost here

Many will miss him

You gotta know the Church is True....Look what I'm leaving behind

Many friends came to wish him well

Mom, Grandma and Justin

Missionary Shower June 14, 2008

Justin & Mom

Pres. and Sister Elegante writing in his book

If you ask Justin what he wants for dinner he would always

tell me Peanut Butter sooo....look what he got!

He has many people who have and will support him all the way.
Thanks to all those who help get him ready to go!