MTC Week 1

GUESS WHAT??? 

I'm a missionary :) and I am so happy!!!

So since the last time I saw you SO much has happened!! As I was walking away, we were taken all over the mtc and got a bunch of the things, like badges and what not. The sister that was my host said, "wow no mercy on your family! a quick goodbye and that was it!" so sorry if I seemed a little rushed... I was just SO EXCITED!!

So my companions name is Sister Chappell! She is from Rigby Idaho! She is 19 and just graduated like me! She is suuuuper sweet and we get a long REALLY well!! Her dad is suffering from some health challenges though, so please keep him in your prayers! We are in the same room as the other 2 sisters going to Nebraska and 2 sisters going to Independence Missouri! So they are doing their Visitor Center Training right now! 

I am in a zone with 4 Elders and 4 Sisters! The elders are all going to Lansing (yo dad they are your boiiiiis) and Texas HOUSTON (mom those are your bois ayyyy)!! Our district is amazing! Our Zone has 3 districts in it! All of the sisters in our district are going to visitor centers except for 1! Temple Square, Washington DC, Idaho falls, and San Diego are they other visitors centers! The other sister will be serving in Long beach! Along with 3 other elders! The rest of the elders are going to BALTIMORE (KAM YOUR BOIIIIISSSS) They are honestly all so amazing! We are all so so close! My branch president is President Laney! He says he knows Wayne!!! and Craig!! He used to be in the 70 and actually stayed at Waynes house!! That was fun to talk about! He's been to the 4H center and Katherine Creek! He is an amazing, inspired servant of God. 

Sister Chappell and I have been asked to serve as sister training leaders. I'm not sure if this was a thing when Corinne and Kami were here because i had never heard of it! Buuuuut we have to teach relief society next sunday.. we'll be in charge of a group of sisters coming in next week, and we have some other little jobs we arent really sure what yet. hahah It will be fun to learn and grow! 

I've already seen so many friends!!! Elder Gunn, Elder Jeffery (brigg) Sister Thayne (friend from timpview) Elder Ence (friend from byu! he playes soccer.. MJ's friend!) I have yet to see Elder Piggott, but i'm sure that will come soon!!

So Sister Chappell and I taught our first lesson today..... IT WAS SO NERVE RACKING!!!!! We were honestly so so nervous! We are teaching a young boy named Ryan, he is 18 and about to serve in the marines! The lesson well REALLY WELL until about half way through... then it just didnt flow and we werent as sure what to say. But after it was over, we talked with our teacher and realized that we pushed it too much. We tried to fit in too much doctrine and not let him experience the Gospel! So now we know and are preparing to teach him again tomorrow! 

Any ways, I love it here and feel so so happy :) my branch president challenged us to read a scripture on faith everyday, and if we do our missions will be changed. so i challenge all of you, to take a minute today, and read a scripture on faith then think about how it applies to you and your particular situation. 

I love you all and you are all in my prayers EVERY day :) please know i am doing so so well (notice the good grammer) and wouldnt want to be anywhere else. Have such a good week and remember that Heavenly Father is looking out for you, and loves you more than you know. 

REMEMBER TO LOVE

Sister Orton <3

THANK YOU FOR THE PACKAGES!!!! I love you so much mom. you have no idea! I am so proud to be your daughter!! when I saw the grapefruit candy I couldn't help but laugh and smile at the same time! I feel so overwhelmed with love for you and our family! 

I haven't cried yet believe it or not.. haha i guess i  just got it out all last week in park city! So thanks for letting me do that hah. I would way rather cry hysterically in front of you guys, then cry here alone. I'm sure the tears will come, but so far none! I miss you guys so much though!  Corinne, Kami, Zac and Fluffy and you mom and summer, but there isnt any place i would rather be. Then MTC is such a happy place and i am learning so much. 

I LOVE YOU ALL!!

REMEMBER TO LOVE, (good catch phase orrrrrrr?)

Sister Orton <3 (red heart emoji)