Mission Scripture

I have been Searching for the PERFECT scripture to put on my plaque. I had a few of my favorite scripture written down. The other day I was reading different talks and I noticed the same scripture at the bottom.So I decided to look it up and this is what it said,

Alma 29:9

I know that which the Lord hath commanded me, and I glory in it. I do not glory of myself, but I glory in that which the Lord hath commanded me; yea, and this is my glory, that perhaps I may be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul to repentance; and this is my joy. 

After reading this scripture I was so Excited! This was It, MY Mission Scripture! 

Time is ticking and I go to the MTC in just 6 WEEKS.. yes I'm kinda freaking out!!

Minnesota, Texas and Ghana

"A Missionary leaves his family for two years, so that those he teaches may be with their families forever."

13 months ago my bigger younger brother (Kelby) left to teach the people of Minnesota. Everyone says that a mission goes super fast, well I was looking forward to a "super fast" 24 months. Well the more I started thinking seriously about a mission it sounded like something I really wanted to do. I hoped on a plane moved back to Utah. well as you know alot of "things" came up. I had lost the desire to serve. long story short 9 almost 10  months later I started on my papers. My poor parents would have 2 missionary's out! Then came Oct conference the age had been lowered boy 18 and girls 19. Guess who has a brother that was 18 and waiting to turn 19... yup me. Hunter and I turned our papers in the same day. we got our calls a week apart.

He was called to Accra Ghana and I'm going to Houston Texas! We leave March 13th and 22nd. The above quote is perfect for our family out of 4 siblings 3 of us will be serving full time missions at the same time. Kelby will return November 2013 I will return September 2014 and Hunter will return March 2015. What a blessing it is to share this exciting time with my 2 younger brothers. My moms new quote is "The bank account will be empty but the blessings will be plenty." I'm grateful to my parents who are SO willing to support 3 missionary's. Y'all know how expensive one can be, now Times it by 3! I'm so grateful for Kelby and his example to our family. I can not wait to get out and find those people who are looking for the truth.

Kelby Minnesota Minneapolis Speaking Hmong

ME! Houston Texas Speaking Spanish



Hunter Accra Ghana Speaking English





Kelbys Farewell



WE LOVE OUR SPORTS even if we cheer for different teams

yup thats my missionary badge I use to wear EVERYWHERE!

little clayci will be writing alot of letter in the next 2 years

Facts About Houston

Houston Texas Temple

HOUSTON

• Houston boasts more than 40 colleges, university and institutions - offering higher education options to suit all interests.
  
  
• Houston is the fourth largest city in the nation.
  
  
• With nearly two million City residents and 4.5 million in the metropolitan region, Houstonians will attest that Houston is a fun place to call home.
  
  
• Each year more than 38 million people zip in and out of Houston's two major airports.
  
  
• Houstonians eat out more than residents of any other city. While here you can choose to indulge in one of the more than 11,000 restaurants ranging from award-winning and upscale to memorable deli shops.
  
  
• Houston has a Theater District second only to New York City with its concentration of seats in one geographic area. Located downtown, the 17-block Theater District is home to eight performing arts organizations with more than 12,000 seats.
  
  
• Houston has a unique museum district offering a range of museums, galleries, art and cultural institutions, including the City's major museums.
  
  
• Houston has more than 500 cultural, visual and performing arts organizations, 90 of which are devoted to multicultural and minority arts.
  
  
• More than 90 languages are spoken throughout the Houston area.
  
  
• Houston has professional teams representing every major sport.
  
  
• Houston is home to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The largest rodeo in the world, it attracts more than 1.8 million visitors each year.
  
  
• Houston has a young population; 37 percent of Houstonians are 24 years old or younger and 34 percent are between the ages of 25 and 44.
  
  
• Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, with a local economic impact of $10 billion. More than 52,000 people work within its facilities, which encompass 21 million square feet. Altogether 4.8 million patients visit them each year.
  
  
• For Houstonians, 2000 was a banner year economically. Employment growth was 3 percent, or 63,000 new jobs. Per capita income rose 5 percent.
  
  
• Home to 18 Fortune 500 companies and more than 5,000 energy related firms, Houston is considered by many as the Energy Capital of the world.
  
  
• The Port of Houston ranks as the nation's largest port in international tonnage and second in total tonnage.
  
  
• For three consecutive years, Houston has ranked first in the nation in new business growth, according to American Business Information. The most recent survey shows that more than 31,000 new local businesses were started in Houston. Los Angeles was a distant second with 16,780.
  
  
• Houston has the most affordable housing of 10 most populated metropolitan areas; Houston housing costs are 39 percent below the average of 26 U.S. urban populations of more than 1.5 million.
  
  
• Houston has the second lowest cost of living among major American cities.

I HEART HOUSTON

God Bless Texas