Clanton, Lindsay

YOU GUYS.  Sister Bean is a legend.  Every thursday, we volunteer at an assisted living home, and we get to paint their nails! I've gotten to know Rosemary, Nancy, Wilma, and Barbra. Let me tell you a little more about Barbra. She's 82, adorable, born in Kansas, and has the most silly husband, Jack. He comes up to the table we're at and asks me if I can do his toes. He then takes his shoes off and shows me. I said, "Jack, we need to cut those! That can not be comfortable." He said, "No, no, I want you to paint them."............. I can't make this stuff up. Sister Bean, being the most Chirstlike person I know, gets on her knees and paints Jack's long toenails. I couldn't believe it. He was so happy. It was such a core memory. I know if Jesus Christ was there, he would have painted his nails as well, I'm just not quite there yet  What a week. - Jerome from the Wendys drive thru was hittin on us, so naturally, we invited him to church.  - W...

Friends and family, read this MIRACLE. We have this old friend named Rex. A couple weeks ago Sister Bean and I went over to his house and gave him a Book of Mormon and briefly went over the Restoration of Jesus Christs church. He looked at us with wide eyes and said "Jesus Christ came here- to the people in the Americas?!!?" Haha he was so excited. We met with him again and read the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew and compared it to 3 Nephi. Rex lost his mind. His excitement about the Book of Mormon is unmatched! We invited him to start from the beginning in 1 Nephi. Wednesday afternoon we go over and read with him a little more and he stops us and slowly says, "You know... ever since y'all came over and starting seeing me, there has been this... this stirring in my soul and I really enjoy it." I said Rex thats the Spirit!! Sister Bean and I looked at eachother with literal tears in our eyes. He had the most genuine smile on his face. We got to see the Spirit wor...

I hope everyone had a wonderful day! I feel very blessed to be here in Saginaw for the Holidays. Sister Bean and I had an amazing week. The Church is true.  Your Michiganary,  Sister Clanton <3

What a week in the great MLM.  We had exchanges, and I got to spend the day with Sister Lunt here in Saginaw! We had some knocking experiences that I will never forget. I'm so grateful for her and her example. Also, her biceps are huge! She's like this spiritual, jacked angel. We went to Robbie D's for obvious reasons.... she had to try the sweet burger! We then sent out a mass text to all our grey dots (people we stopped teaching because they weren't progressing / uninterested) and invited them to our ward Christmas party, which was the next day. 4 people showed up! Including Terry. Not the terry I baptized in Owosso. ️A new Terry in Saginaw️. He had been taught by some Elders last summer, but they stopped teaching him because he got really busy with work. He shows up to the Christmas party and comes up to Sister Bean & I and says- "Hi, I'm Terry, I was texted by the missionaries...?" We were so excited. After we introduced ourselves, he looks at us, ...

Hello friends and family!  We have had such a busy week! Sister Bean came in from the MTC and brought all the blessings with her. We get around 4 referrals everyday, it's insane! This last week we made 4 new friends! We haven't even met all our referrals yet! It's going to be a busy transfer, but we're ready for it!  This morning, I had a friend ask me how the mission has changed my life so far... I figured I might as well throw my response in my email today. The mission has changed my life in so many different ways. It's hard to even try to explain. Ultimately, we are representing Jesus Christ. I have come to know him more personally, as I try to become more like him. Chapter 6 in PMG is one of my favorties to study. The attributes of Jesus Christ. We study, practice, and learn of the character of Christ. Which also means furthering our knowledge of His Atonement. "Thinking Celestial" has increased my faith and will continue to gradually changed my heart....

What a week! Let's rewind a bit and start from Thanksgiving. I absolutely love the members here in Saginaw. They take such good care of us. We got to go over to the Boss's home for Thanksgiving. We ate, played games, and just enjoyed the company! We also got to play some turkey bowl in the morning at the Bishops house with a ton of other members! It was such a good time. I got cleeted a few times and have a couple of bruises on my ankles, but I'm okay!  I got to spend a few days in Mt. Pleasant while waiting for my new missionary to arrive. It was like a long exchange, which was super fun, and I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to meet the amazing friends the Mt. P sisters are teaching. They also have some iconic decorations in their apartment, haha. I'll put some photos below.  INTRODUCING...... Sister BEAN! Yes, Sister Bean. You guys. She is such a blessing. She's actually training me out here, no joke, she's amazing. So kind and bubbly and just full o...