Uncle Jon and Aunt Natalie -- Elder Claiborne's Utah parents. :)
Aunt Nat reports that driving up to the MTC was just as she imagines it will be as we arrive in the Celestial Kingdom. The road was lined with an army of God's angels smiling broadly and waiting to greet incoming missionaries. Even outside the MTC they could feel the great spirit there.
Those who have served a full-time mission will tell you the first days in the MTC are hard. It is a big adjustment learning to turn your focus entirely outward to serve our Savior. Here's Elder Claiborne putting on his best brave smile for the camera. The smile looks a bit staged, doesn't it? He's already feeling the homesickness, but is willing nonetheless to put God's children first. Time to go to work . . .
I love this! I am looking forward to reading each and every entry. Austin looks like all missionaries, worried, anxious, scared,excited and ready to serve!
ReplyDeleteYou should be very proud.