Finally in Florida

Hello all!

This week has been crazy but I'll try to remember as much as I can. 

On Tuesday, I left the MTC to head to Florida! It was very bittersweet. I had a wonderful time there, but I was excited to get to work! I got to call home that morning from the SLC airport. We had a layover in Atlanta. As we were landing there, the back of the plane, which was filled with probably 30 some missionaries, started softly singing "The Spirit of God." I was worried at first we might bother someone, but the Spirit was so strong on that plane, and I think the other passengers enjoyed it.

When we got to Tampa, there were 25 missionaries. Usually there are about 13. The assistants picked up most everyone, but my companion and I rode with the president and his wife. He asked us what our fears were as missionaries. It was a little intimidating, but he promised that as we were exactly obedient to the Lord and mission rules, we would be fine.

I'm in a tripanionship! Well, at least until noon today. Sister Handley is being transferred to the mission office so she can be off her feet with her pinched nerve. It is very different than having one companion. I think it'll be good for me though, because I have a few different perspectives to think about when we approach teaching people. My trainer's name is Sister Minson. She's from Gilbert, so she can compare some places here to places there to help me understand the area.

By the way, I'm in the Palm Harbor area (yes, we have a beach, but I haven't seen it yet). 

We met with some recent converts on day one. It is incredible to see how the gospel changes lives and makes hard things possible. I know that as we follow the Savior, He will help us to accomplish more than we could on our own.