A Letter From the MTC

Sacrifice is part of life. Its supposed
to be. Its not something to regret. Its
something to aspire to.
from: Five People You Meet In Heaven
by: Mitch Albom 2004

Me and Elder Aoki, he helped me with my spanish

from left: My companion Elder Mendenhall, my zone leader Elder Pond, Me, and Elder Funk (my other zone leader)

Dearest Cindy,
Thanks for the letter Cindy. I miss you guys like crazy. Im just glad I got to stay with the Stephensons for as long as I did. The Stephensons are awesome! And thanks again for putting up with me and all my drama. You're a Christ-like woman Cindy. So are Bob and Brian. Except they're men....
Man. Life with a companion!!! Where do I start. I thought I was a patient guy before the mish, but I've realized Im not. I've heard a mission is a prep for marriage and now I can see why. Don't get me wrong. I love my companion, but when you're around somebody 24/7 you start to get annoyed with the little things they do!
Before in my life if I was upset at somebody I would got be by myself to blow off steam, but now I cant do that. Im sorry to say that I relish my trips to al bano (the bathroom) now. Another thing is my comp is WAY better at spanish than me. And when Im upset I dont hide it too well. It show on my face. So my companion always asks me "Tiene una problema?" (do you have a problem?) to which I reply "No, of course not." Sometimes through clenched teeth though. :) Dont worry though. Life with a companion is great. It just takes getting used to.
Spanish is coming along good. Our district has promised to try and speak solamente en espanol (only spanish) So thats helped out a lot. Like I said though my companion is way good at Spanish so he helps me out a lot. He's always pushing me and helping me with words.
What do I like the most...Definitely P-day. I know that sounds bad, but we get to go to the temple on P-day. I love going to the temple. And I love getting letters! I love getting letters from you Cindy. And one day my sister sent me 5 pkgs of bottled water, snacks, etc. Elders were gawking at me as I walked to my room. That was a fun day. I told them the packages were from my girlfriend. (jk)
The hardest thing about the MTC....I would say is just trying to stay afloat. They keep your schedule pretty packed here. Which is good, but its a lot sometimes. When my head hits the pillow at the end of the day Im out like a light.
Its kinda funny Cindy but I have met some people I know here, but from grade school! I went to school in Hurricane and I've met 2 friends here. One of them, Gary Bracken. I talked to him for a while and he filled me in on everybody I went to school with. Some of them had gotten into trouble and didnt make it on a mission. That made me sad and grateful I was home-schooled.
OK This is weird, but because I was home-schooled Cindy Im NOT used to being around so many guys my age!! One elder slapped me on the behind the other day and I just stood there in shock. Haha
In conclusion, the mission is great, but there's lots of adjusting along the way.
With much love and admiration,
Justus (Elder Seeley)


Many, many people ask after Justus. They wonder how he's doing and how he adjusting to life in the MTC. This letter that came yesterday is a perfect view into the mind of Justus!! Now we know just how he feels about everything that goes on in the MTC!!
Bless Justus for his sense of humor and his dedication!!

If you'd like to write to him, and get yourself an awesome letter in return....
here's his MTC address:

Elder Justus Seeley
MTC Mailbox #224
CHI-CONS 0517
2005 N 900 E
Provo, Utah 84604-1793