8/27/2009

Dear Family,
I am doing great. Today was so awesome, Elder Scott came and talked for one of our devotionals. I could feel the spirit it was so strong. Wish you could have been there when we got outside, we got some more advice from him and I was 9 feet from him. It was so spiritual to be there with an Apostle of the Lord.
How is Daniel doing on his mission? Tell him life is great in the MTC.
Love,
Elder O'Brien

8/20/09 Hello from the MTC

Hey Family,
Life is great here at the MTC. My new compainion's name is Elder Hansen, he is a great guy. I wish I could have him for 6 weeks instead of only 3.
We had a fireside By Elder Bednar, well I would'nt call it a fireside because it was a recording of him doing a fireside in 2001. I will never forget the words he spoke "Become a missionary, don't just go on a mission".
Hope everything is going well and know that I love you all.
Love,
Elder Jacob O'Brien

8/19/2009 Going back to the MTC / PICTURES

After we dropped Jacob off we decided to go over to the creamery and get some ice cream. Going back to the car it was then that we noticed I did not have my keys. So back to the MTC. Jacob had the keys. This time we went in to the main lobby and told them Jacob had my keys. They had a hard time finding him, but 30 minutes later I had my keys.
Pictures: Front of the MTC; one in the lobby. Notice where we are parked, MTC Presidency.

8/19/2009 At the MTC / PICTURES

After 2 1/2 months of getting ready the big day finally came and we took him to the MTC. He was very excited. They don't let you go in so we said our goodbyes at the curb.
Pictures: Top left, Mom, Jacob, Dad; Jacob and the 2 Elders that checked him in.
Bottom left, Hiram, Jacob; Jacob and companion (notice he carries everything)