Week 5 completed, on to week 6

It's P-day for Elder Merrill which means WOOHOO! we get a letter from him today! His digital camera got dropped, oh no!!! Luckily, he is still in the states so a replacement one is one the way. He says:

"I'll make it a point to tell people to put the wrist strap on before any pictures are taken." 

which is probably a smart idea!

We asked Elder Merrill how the food at the MTC was and what he liked the most. He said:

"I really enjoy the food here at the MTC. I would have to say that every friday is pizza night, so that is my favorite meal. Breakfast any day is also the best. I've gained 10 pounds while here, but I really think that it's all muscle. The gym that they have here is really effective too."

I'm sure all the treats we've been sending him from home, since we really can't mail him stuff once he goes to Argentina, are contributing to the, um, weight gain! Well, he will have lots and lots of opportunities to walk it off once he arrives at his mission.

Elder Merrill added:

"I hope that Argentina isn't as bad for me as they say it is, because the teachers here say that they LOVE to feed you while you're over there. I'm going to have to practice a bit of moderation while I'm over there. And remember to work out too."

When asked about the weather, Elder Merrill said it has been "cloudy, cloudy, cloudy" which he wishes would stop so they can go play out on the field and get some fresh air and outdoor time. He says he wants to learn more about soccer (or football as he will have to learn to call it) since it is pretty much the #1 sport in South America. But, as you can see from the picture, he and his companion have found a way to get in some exercise anyway.