IM A MISSIONARY!!!

Hi! Im a little late to the email game and im going to try to make this email not too long but I have been training to be a missionary for almost 3 weeks now! I started with the at home MTC which was a cool experience to have over zoom. I got to the provo MTC last Wednesday and man I just love it here. My district is incredible and my companion Sister Messick is everything I've ever wanted for a first companion! She's so patient and funny and we have the best time together role playing teaching lessons. I seriously just adore her! 


The spirit has been so strong here, outside and in every building you enter. My district and I have been able to attend the provo temple 3 times already and it's only been a week! We've been learning a lot about the Doctrine of Christ. I was asked to give a talk on Sunday about Living and Learning the Doctrine of Christ after meeting with the branch presidency. It went well and I enjoyed studying the topic more in depth. 


HOA's
(Helping others appointment) 
Oh boy. My companion and I got to practice teaching a stranger about the restoration of the gospel. I was so nervous but we went into it with a humble mindset. The gal we met with was named Jenna and she was very easy going which was good for our first practice haha. It ended up going way better than we expected and I remember the feeling my companion and I both felt as with left the appointment! We were both pretty shocked and it was clear the spirit had led the meeting. 


We have had some pretty awakening devotionals. Amazing speakers have left my journal full with reminders, insights and messages of hope as we prepare for our missions. I know that I will be doing the most important work on this earth for the next 18 months and im excited for you guys to hear about it! Love you all!


 - Sister Clanton :)







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