Adri Goes to Cleveland

Today was the day. We dropped Adri off at the MTC in Provo. This was possibly the second hardest thing I have ever done. The first involved this sweet girl and her twin, also. When she was born, too prematurely to survive without machines and lots of help, I gave doctors permission to perform procedures I didn't understand and didn't have experience with because I knew it would be best for her. I turned them over to people who had knowledge of a bigger picture than me. Each day as I left the sides of their little incubators I whispered into their tiny ears, "Be strong. You can do hard things." They did. They were strong. They fought through many hurdles to become beautifully perfect young women. The second most difficult task occurred today as I gave her a final hug, for eighteen months, and whispered, "Be strong. You can do hard things." Once again, I have turned her over to someone that has more knowledge of the bigger picture and knows that this is the

Temple Day, April 29, 2017 Today, April 29th, is my birthday. It is also Katy, my twin's, birthday. There probably isn't a better way to spend a birthday than going through the temple. Since, we are both serving missions soon, we went together. Pretty sure I'll always be able to remember the date of when we were endowed. Loved being there with friends and family. We have such a great support group behind us.

I received my call on March 10, 2017. However, my parents were out of town and wanted me to wait until the next day when they would be home. I couldn't! I opened it alone and then told a very select few people. The next day, friends and family gathered for the official opening. Cleveland, Ohio here I come.

I'm Adrienne Grant. I'm from a small town in Idaho and I've been called to serve in the Ohio Cleveland mission. I'll be there for eighteen months. I'm so excited. I leave on May 24th. This blog will be a place to read the letters and emails that I send home. Follow me here. It is going to be a grand adventure with so many opportunities to learn and grow.