HOME MTC 7/3/2023

Hi everyone! I have been a missionary for 9 days now, which is crazy. I have finished my online training and I go to the Provo mtc tomorrow morning! I have loved being a missionary and have loved home mtc. Almost 8 hours of zoom a day can get long, but being able to stay here with friends and family for an extra week has been such a huge blessing to me. Not to mention I think I’ve literally learned more this week than I have in my entire life!!!! 


I have the best teachers, district, and the best companion which makes it so much easier to go to Provo in the morning. My companion is Sister McCall!!! She’s from Colorado and she will be going to the Washington Everett Mission (the WEM) with me! We are such good friends already and I absolutely love her. God knows each of us perfectly and he definitely knew what he was doing when he put Sister McCall and I together. She has taught me so much and has helped me through the hard times this week. Seriously an answer to my prayers.

I love the people in my district and I am STOKED to finally meet them after staring at their faces on my computer for so long!!!! 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Getting set apart (thee coolest feeling in the entire world!!!!!)
  • 4th of july !!
  • Rodeo yeehaww
  • ZOOOOOM
  • Mini golf with the fam
  • Power naps
  • Walk with sister tovey !
  • Bets with my comp on how tall everyone in my district is. You’re going down Sister McCall

Thank you for all the support I’ve received in my preparation to serve!! I’m so grateful for each one of you. I have already noticed a change in heart from the second I was set apart as a missionary… it is truly the greatest feeling!!!!! This is such an important work and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to be His hands in it. Dedicating my life to Him for 18 months is hard, but after I think about everything he’s done for me, it is truly such an honor. I have never been closer to my Heavenly Father and my Savior. I can’t wait to keep learning and growing my testimony in the mtc these next two weeks. 

JESUS LOVES YOU!!!!!!!!

- Sister Bell 


Home MTC is such a neat experience. Being able to connect with you district and companion before meeting them is something so special. Having the MTC in the home was special for the family to witness too. We were able to spend the 4th of July @ the Fox's with friends, Eaglewood fireworks, went to the Oakley Rodeo, saw John when he came home and went to his homecoming, walk with Sister Tovey, hair cut, ortho, power naps, got to meet baby Navy, miniature golf and spent lots of time with family. Something special- me and my mom went to the Temple one last time to do initiatories. As we were leaving we talked to some friends on the way out, took some pictures and as we were headed to the car we ran into John. That was a blessing to be able to see him and spend some time at the Temple talking. He also gave me a special blessing that night surrounded with my family.





































 

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