Hey family!  Sorry I haven't written much.  I really haven't had much time at all.  My companion, Elder Hamby is really awesome.  He has a hard time forming his thoughts into words and he's really quiet, but his personality and actions remind me so much of Randall.  My teachers are Sister Smith, Brother Garcia, Brother Parry, Brother Roberts and Brother Anderson.  They are all super awesome.  I've been way busy.  Elder Hamby and I have taught 4 TRC lessons and 15 Progressing investigator lessons.  The TRC is an investigator who may or may not be a real investigator.  As explained in my email, and following the direction of the Spirit, I get her to commit to baptism as she feels prepared in our 2nd lesson.  The other 3 PE's also committed.  My comp and I tried a short fast today for our lessons, and I think it helped a lot.  We're all getting ready to leave right now.  I seriously cannot think of anything else to write.  It's the MTC.  Some stuff every day.  But in My Time with Christ has been awesome.  How's Ranger?  I hope he's getting plenty of exercise and being treated nicely.  Dad about the music, I asked Mom to put stuff on the little 1x1 inch thing you got me for Christmas.  It would be nice to just have something to listen to if I get the chance.  Music brings the Spirit and helps me feel at peace.  That's why I asked Mom to put the BYU CD on it as well as Prince of Egypt.  Mo. Tab any other gorgeous music.  Speaking at music, I played Savior Redeemer of My Soul in Sacrament meeting with Elder Thompson, Neff, and Jacobs.  Elder Thompson is INCREDIBLE.  He makes up his own renditions on the spot and they are way cool.  It's too bad we're not going to the same mission.  I really want to meet up with him after my mission.  He's a not super serious guy, but he has a strong testimony.  I love you all!  I'm learning things every day.  Quick thoughts.  Eternal sacrifice = GOD sacrifice.  The Power of the Holy Ghost can work with anyone anywhere.  Even (and often) with those who are baptized.  It does not stop operating on those who have been baptized.  I feel that that's something a lot of people misunderstand.

Hello everyone! Week #2 has been intense. I've gained so much experience in the short time I've been here. I don't have any pictures yet because I don't think we're able to upload anything here at the MTC. Sorry my letters are lame. My schedule goes as follows. wake up. Eat. go to class for 3 hours. Eat. Run. go to class for 3 more hours. Dinner. Go to class until 9:30, but now we are teaching people in classes called TRC. then we go to sleep and do it all over again. Once I get out to CA I'll have more interesting stories! And pictures.

Elder Johnson

Hunter's first letter came in the form of a sticky note by regular mail.  I'm just happy to know he is well.  As this is the trial run for his blog I'll decided to record it as the first entry.  This is what it says:

Dear mom and dad,
Sorry this is on a sticky note.  I didn't have any paper.  My first companion is called Elder H.  He reminds me of R a lot.  Classes were fun.  Role playing was amusing.  The best line was one of the Elders..."What did you do with them?" in reference to the babies' investigator Kenzi worked with in the ICU.  It was pretty funny.  Can you call DS and tell him that I'm doing TRC on Monday and Wednesday and Friday from 8:45 - 9:30  he and M want to come teach while I'm here.  I love you guys!  It's so much fun here!!
PS Can you call B and make sure she has my email?  I don't think I gave it to her.

comments:  Hunter left the San Antonio Airport and arrived in Salt Lake City Airport where he was met by AWESOME family members who drove him to the MTC.  My sister was there in Provo to see Hunter off as well.  We are so grateful for family!  Thier kindness and support mean more than words can say!  Thank you so much!