There is No Place Like the Home MTC!

For months Sam was concerned about the home MTC. His only experience with Zoom was the last trimester of high school when everyone was relegated to home school because of Covid 19. It was not a good experience.

Fortunately, the home MTC experience was very different from high school. In fact, it was AWESOME! Sam loved his district and companion and the interaction they had using Zoom. He was able to do interactive workshops, classes, companion and group study as well as live teaching appointments!

Sam's Home MTC

For over two weeks, this little bedroom was converted into a virtual School of the Prophets. It was a place where the Spirit was strong and Sam devoted hours to gospel study both online and by himself.

Sam's other constant companion was Scoobs. He would settle in and nap in the sun for hours on Sam's bed. He is a very spiritual doggy!

Sleepy Scoobs

As a family, we loved when Sam had a break and would come upstairs and excitedly share what he'd been learning. We had hours of great discussion about the Book of Mormon and other gospel topics. We also shared first-hand the ups and downs when a teaching appointment went great, or not-so-great.

It was strange that Sam had a companion with whom he got along really well, but had never met in person. Sam was in Idaho and Elder McGee was in Utah. Fortunately, we needed to make a trip to Utah and we arranged to travel on Sam's P-day. We made a plan to meet with Elder McGee and his mom in Lehi, Utah for lunch.

Elder McGee and Elder Howard in Lehi

Sister Howard and Sister McGee / Proud Moms!

It was a cool experience for Sam to be able to chat in person with his companion he'd only worked with via Zoom. Kami and Sister McGee hit it off as well. They are both great conversationalists and had great stories to share.

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