The one with home MTC

 I can't believe I already have my first week done in the mission! It's crazy to think how fast time Flys! A lot has happened in the past month or so as these pictures can show. We were able to take family pictures before I left thanks to my mom! Another thing that happened is that I was able to start home MTC as the week went by we found that I was going to be able to say my last goodbyes to my Great Grandma Hirschi She was a big influence in my life and I was so glad to be doing home MTC and attend her funeral this pass weekend. She lived life to the fullest and I envy that a lot! As I miss her dearly I know that she will be able to be by my side as well as my sister Maddie Fillmore, the whole time I'm in Oregon! Love you grandma.

BUT the biggest and most exciting thing was starting my mission with home MTC! As I finished up my first week, I have learned a lot and have gotten such great counsel about how to serve a good mission. But also to make it a time I'll remember for the rest of my life. I'm super happy I get to have a Provo MTC experience and and get enter TODAY Wednesday Oct 19th! Super excited to meet my district in person and be able to hang and learn with them till I leave to head to Oregon on November 2nd. Thanks so much for all the love and support from all my family and friends!!

It's getting real!

Long days in front of a computer but I love my District and they make it fun.

I'm so grateful I got to attend my Granny's funeral with my family.

Saying Goodbye to cousins. Love these guys!

   How lucky to have a couple days with my cousin Jake
who just returned home from the Oregon Salem Mission.

 Family picture day before starting home MTC

                                             

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