Week one (Mothers Day)

I'm glad everything is going well at home dad!:D I do love the MTC a lot. I learn so much. I honestly somewhat forgot what I said in my last e-mail because I was trying to crank em out real fast since we only get a half hour on the computer and then it force shuts down... But I'm glad that everything is awesome! It really does feel like forever and thankyou for sending me those pictures dad(: They mean alot and I'm glad to see em. I try to write letters when I can, sometimes after my journal if I have time and then afterwards I've made it a goal to say a strictly thankyou prayer when I wake up and when I go to bed so even if I get a little homesick writing you I invite the spirit back by recognizing all of the tender mercies the Lord has given to me. It's awesome! I've been to the temple twice now since today is my second P-day! It is an incredible experience each time. I learn things (sometimes) and I definitely have some questions that I would like to ask but I'm not sure if they are appropriate to ask or if they are things I should ask Heavenly Father about when we are actually up there xD Thankyou for the advice and everything! It's awesome hearing from you dad. I love your testimony and it has helped mine grow so much! I also loved reading about that class discussion thing. That's a great lesson! I'm running out of time right now though so I'll have to get back to you! I love you dad!

-Elder Trey Smith

Hey Dad!

All has been going well dad, and your testimony and advice has helped me alot! The first few days have been really great, and they already blend togther. We learn so much in such a short time, its like drinking from a fire hydrant, one of the sisters said! haha I think that is a pretty accurate description(: I am studying a ton and learning so many new things everyday. Its pretty hard to be sad or homesick because we are so dang busy but I like it and I feel like I need to learn alot more! I do still miss you guys though and hope that all is going well. I also hope that you are being blessed as much as I am because I know that I am doing what the Lord wants me to do. It's really great here and the Spirit is insanely strong. I might need some kind of USB plugin for my camera so that I can send ya'll pictures though. My district is really awesome, along with my awesome companion, and apparently we have an unusual one because we are all going to the Tulsa Oklahoma mission, and on top of that we have more Elders than Sisters! haha(: It's really fun and inspiring here though and I just wanted to let you know how I'm doing. Like I said I still haven't gotten real homesick so I'm not sure how much to send and what not and since we are so busy I could already write a book on what I've done so far!! But anyway I love you dad and tell Mom happy Mother's Day for me because I forgot! haha Anyway I love you guys and I'll write again when I can(:

-Your awesome son(;

Elder Trey Smith:D

The MTC

The day has finally arrived. Entering the MTC!! 

May 8th was a bittersweet day.

Jordan River Temple

"So proud of my oldest son Trey. He went to the temple for the first time today as he begins final preparations to serve his mission. I can't believe how quickly he's grown up and what a great young man he's grown up to be. Love you son."

 - Boyd Smith Jr. (April 13, 2013)

The Call