Hello all! So Carrie enjoyed the MTC a ton! Here's some pictures from the day she went in. 

Here we are driving to the MTC. She was so nervous! It was quite adorable.

Since we just had to drop her off, we all parked on the street and took pictures and said our goodbyes.

Here is Carrie's first letter to her Mom.

Hey Momma!

I bought a tape recorder today so I decided that I would tell you things since apparently I am really bad at this whole e-mail thing... I have basically no time when I am e-mailing here at the MTC for P-day so I am just going to send you things and then you can forward them. It takes too long to put in all the e-mail addresses. So this week has been amazing. I am really enjoying teaching the investigators here and so far I have been teaching two real live investigators. Most of them are actors that volunteer but we have had real people. It has been so exciting!!! I wish that I could express through an e-mail the spirit that I feel here. Sometimes it just punches you in the gut out of no where haha! I got my travel plans and we will be leaving the MTC next Tuesday at 4 am!!!!!!!!!!! Holy Crap... apparently they have not met me haha, just kidding it will be fine. They also assigned me as the travel leader so that should be fun! Oh I can't believe I almost forgot to tell you... Richard G. Scott came and talked to us for our devotional last week. it was amazing! I really enjoyed his spirit. He talked about how proud he was of us and our decision to serve a mission. The power in that room during his talk was amazing. We sang called to serve and armies of Helaman. Hearing the entire MTC sing those two songs was the coolest thing I have ever experienced. We also during one of our classes listened to a talk by Elder Holland and it changed my life... I know that I am going to Little Rock for a reason and that Heavenly Father knows me by name and blesses me every minute of everyday! I know that being on a mission is the best thing for me and I would not take that decision back for a million dollars.

So here is the scoop on my dictrict. Basically, I love them. The elders are too sweet and well.... 19 year old boys . They make me laugh and I enjoy having fun with them. Let's just say I am not a stuffy sister missionary! We have taken lots of pictures when I get a chance I will print them and send them. How is Josh doing? I wrote him a letter but have not heard back. Let him know I am thinking about him.

Singles ward- I love them all and I am grateful for their support. I want them to know that the gospel is true and somtimes things really stink but through our Savior Jesus Christ "All is Well". I miss them and I wish everyone the best. Give love to Bishop, Momma Pete, Sis. Dierkens and I guess that sweet husband of hers too, Sis Stanley and Bro. Stanley and the Steens!!!

I am so glad to hear that TOFW went well. I love those women and I am so glad that you were able to spend time with them! Tell all of them I love them and it was a blessing to have called you when you were all together! It made my day! Don't feel bad that I was upset it did not last long, those feelings never last long here at the MTC haha. I love my Aunt Betty and Uncle Doug tell them hello for me and lots of hugs! I am so glad MawMaw is venturing to the outside world:) :) I love her and I want you to give her hugs and kisses for me every night before bed and tell her I love her. Send the book that she is recording, don't forget my boots etc... I think I am pretty good on everything else.... I am glad you cleaned up that room though it was about time you clean up your mess hahahahahahaha. I told the sisters I am with about how you said if I needed anything to let you know but you didn't know how I would need any more because I more than anyone... they thought that was funny. They have me pegged already haha.

Ok so I know that this e-mail probably needs lots of editing so before you embarass me please edit it for me before showing to people haha. Give my love to everyone, studio, church, family!

I know the church is true I know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ blesses families and I know that my Heavenly Father is blessing those that I love right now! I know Jesus is the Christ I know God lives. I know that the restored gospel is on the earth today. I am grateful for trials and hard times because I have learned so much about Christ's atonment in those moments than I ever could have. I know that I will never be alone and that through my Savior I can be healed and uplifted! I am learning so much and I couldn't be more excited to get to the field. What a marvelous work and a wonder! I am so privleged to be apart of this great work! "Every soul is great in the sight of God!"

I love you bunches and bunches

Sister Cag Gladden

p.s if you could get this to Danielle that would be great try facebook etc (Danielle Jennings) Tell her I love her and I am so greatful that she was my companion and she dropped me off here. It was the perfect way to start my mission and I am forever in her debt.

Love you MawMaw

'' Momma

" Uncle Dusty

" Uncle Kelly

" Aunt Candy

" Tyler

" Jack