I was at the worldwide broadcast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It serioiusly was the MOST AMAZING thing i have ever done or been to! I was able to see i believe 11 of the 12 Apostles in PERSON! I was less than 30 yards away from them and let me tell you, they are full of the spirit! As they walked in my room my friend sitting next to me and i started feeling out of breath but in a good way and we will filled with the spirit it was incredibly overwhelming! It was really exciting for me and may i tell you, they REALLY DO RADIATED with the spirit tremendously! I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to attend that meeting along with so many other future missionaries. We were sad not to have been able to see the Prophet in person but we got to hear from him and that meant tons! The words they spoke touch my heart and really got me prepared for this first week out on my mission and as i get ready for Fast sunday this coming weekend. Yes Sister Pennock was in the Choir which is whom they showed most of the time. They didnt really show the crowd much but i was to the right of all the speakers. It was a true blessing to be able to see Elder Hollad, Elder Perry, Elder Bednar, and the others! 
I just want to let you know mom  that my camera broke. So i cannot and will not be taking pictures for the next few days. i wont have any pictures of my first few days in Louisiana, i am very sad!  If it is possible could you PLEASE send me one!? i know it is alot to ask but i only get my mission once and it is going to be WAY TOO HARD to go through this and not have any memories. Also i have less than 20 hours till i depart! O MY WORD! TOO STOKED! This morning i was able to say goodbye to like have of my district and a close friend i was able to make during my time here. Her name is Sister Ross! She is super cool and so into the Lord's work! She is going to the Chicago Mission! 3 of those who left are going to the New York, New York South Mission and my companion is on his way to Tusan, Arizona!

     Well I have to go but blessings for you all! To the ward, your prayers are being felt! As well as your love and support! I am so thankful for everyone's help to prepare me for this huge opportunity of my mission. Couldn't ask for a better ward! I am Blessed!.

Love Always,

                   Elder Caina

 

There are tons of people here! And i have been able to see Sister Pennock and also like 12 people that i have met in BYU! It has been amazing! My District that i have is BEAUTIFUL! Most of them are hispanic since we are in the advanced class but there are also 3 american who are way better than me at spanish! haha but o well. It has been a great time with them being able to learn from them. They are all soo loving and fun and we have already become a family! We love each other and help each other as much as possible whenever we can. They all radiate with the spirit every day and i feel so comfortable around them. This whole place is full of the gospel and the spirit and so many strong youth i look up to. There are so many people here but it overall it really is not as crowded as i imagined we all still have time for the shower and getting ready on time. There is people everywhere but there is alot of space from everyone, part of it is probably because they open a new campus on the west side but idk.      I hope Paola and Jared know how thankful i really am for their help. I love them tremendously and the trip to their parents and temple square was such a blessing and one of the best ways to get me ready to enter the MTC. I have picture that i want everyone to see but idk how to upload them yet but ill do that as fast as possible and when i get the chance.      Glad to know that my bike stuff is there. My mission call papers might be in the big box somewhere i cannot really recall sorry...  I went to the Provo temple today and took pictures after it is sooo beautiful inside although small!...    ... I love you all and i am very thankful for the help of everyone in the church! I am so blessed to be here in the MTC with such loving people! I am learning so much 24/7. I am happy to say that i am growing in every way and most importanly growing in knowledge of the lord and his gospel. The lords work is true and a blessing and i am soo thankful to be part of it! ...     Love, Elder Caina