LETTER!

Here is one of the first e-mails Jess has sent home... I know it's not her very first one but I myself haven't even had the pleasure of reading it. but as soon as I do, I will be sure to post it :)

Hola Familia y Amigos!

Esta es el segundo pasado en el mtc! only 7 more weeks to go! I have to write fast because they only give me 30 mins so here it goes. First- Mother can you update me on my account and if you need to use money let me know so that I can keep an accurate accounting of coming and going. Use for good purposes. For breana's birthday i want her to buy a new shirt and an accesory/jewelry etc. to wear- please fund from my account. Love you much. Thank you for the fast delivery of robe and flip flops, I'm so grateful for you. Eric is doing fantastic, he is a zone leader and rightfully so. You are a great support group. Mother also can you crop the unessential things and send an update to info@rockymtnoutfitters.com and that I hope all is well. Thank you,. Mother I also found Matt 16: 1-2 please read it reminded me of you, you'll know why. For the boys- have spencer read Alma 60:7-- this scripture was found on a bathroom wall....you will see why. Why do they wear knee pads in the book of mormon? Because of all the "kneefights". I day a week is not enough for writing but effectively so because we are still working on things even on our p-days. Mother some granola or that emerald city stuff would be great to have thank you :) And as a request I have no good smelling lotions. I didn't know I had this infatuation with lotion can you send some please. Oh! and find out Julie moss's new address: 735-1400 and Alexes's please.

Now, How is the family? every single one I want a little update on. you can e-mail and anyone else can as well on jaetuck@ldsmail.com. I just won't get it till tuesday instead of every day like dear elder. How was homecoming? I love the mountains right now perfect for riding, I'm glad you are working with Nole dad, I rode with him some as well he is good just pricey.

Now to the work: I'm weak but the Lord makes me strong. I completely rely on him. They placed me in an intermediate spanish class which is good and we are teaching our first lesson in spanish this week. I have another companion Herman Stoker from woodbridge virginia! She is wonderful and Hermana Steadman from South Jordan is still kicking. The dynamics of a trio are different, we couldn't imagine the work without stoker though, it was all meant to be. I can't tell you how many times we visit the bathroom everyday though, three women all working as one is a big commitment but they are literally my other 2/3 we work really well together. Teaching skills are difficult to learn, only through experience, it is different then teaching a class. You have to find their crutch, or desire, be extremely in tune with the spirit and still testify and be aware of what you are saying, for those who don't see the importance you have to help them realize the purpose of life. All of these things are exceptional skills. I am working to do everything in my power and expect nothing. It is not often that we do that in life but that is where we recieve the most satisfaction. I will work as hard as I can to help other come unto christ but I can influence agency but never override it.

Kevin committed to read the Book of Mormon, we will be talking with him tomorrow. I spoke with a Lady name Judy Vogel, i wrote the story in sam's letter, he will tell you about it, it was a learning experience for me. Some have related the MTC to a infectious wound or Liberty Jail....now let me explain first, these were not my thoughts but like liberty because of the great trials and spiritual strength that was gained. Many have said Joseph was not the same when he came home from Liberty. And a wound (gross) because the Lord purifies you so that you can heal into a pure representative and be more in tune with the spirit. It is about discipline here and if you don't have the desire or the humility it is hard to go about the expectations.

Mother with the food I am surviving they have a wrap and salad bar but the rest I won't touch...have i always been so picky?

I am sending some pictures home with brea's letter of our district and my face. Oh my face! we have 50 mins for gym and I usually run but I recently started playing v-ball. The elders invited me to play with them after a session and I love it! but almost every week someone is put on crutches, that is our luck so far and i can't afford to have my release date put back. It is pretty intense...but i'm addicted! I was diving for a ball and a peruvian came down on top of me and gave me a good bloody nose and some good bruises. Once my vision cleared I was good to play though so no broken bones...I though of you dad.

I love you all so much! You are so special to me and i wish I had more time to tell you about what we are teaching. We get to go to the temple every week and study and teach the rest of our lives away. I am ready to go to Texas but I can spend many months still working on the language. My fourth week here will solely be in spanish, wish me luck. My relationship with Christ is stronger and I am learning so much about him. I still wish I could study on a horse or something but this will do. There is no greater call and each one of us is here for a reason. I pray for the people in Houston everynight.

Love you so much, let me know if I forgot anything, All is well.

Hermana Tuckett