Glendale, California:  Week 18

Times really are crazy, wow.

On Tuesday one of the Filipino elders got sent home unexpectedly because he's from out of country. It was really sad to see him go so suddenly, but his companion is basically in a trio with us now, which has been fun. I've been called to California speaking Armenian, doing some Filipino missionary work. Who would've thought?

Thursday evening we finally got put into quarantine. Sorry, I mean "safer at home mode" or whatever it's called haha. Basically we're not supposed to go outside except for buying food and supplies. We do a lot of phone calls and video meetings, since we can't go out and visit anyone. They've been good, and I feel like people enjoy the spiritual uplifting as well as just having someone to talk to. I have to admit though, making phone calls for hours a day is going to get old real fast.

Sunday sacrament meeting was really fun. With all 7 of us elders, it turned out pretty well. We all took our roles, and I got to be the 2nd counselor. We had sacrament, and I gave a talk about the atonement of Jesus Christ. Then we did Come Follow Me, and had ice cream cones provided by our Relief Society President, Elder Bahr.

I know that a lot of missionaries are being sent home from out of country, or for health reasons. I can't even imagine how hard that must be. I am so sorry, and to any missionaries reading this, just know that I am praying for you. 

I love you all, and I know God has things under control. All of this is happening for a reason, it's just a reason we may not understand yet. Keep being strong, and look forward to this rapidly-approaching general conference!

Elder Clayton

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