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Although she would have loved to have an in-person experience at the Missionary Training Center, Sister Tess Jones said Heavenly Father had a different plan for her as a missionary serving during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was difficult to miss out on traditional missionary experiences, she said, but she could see the miracles accomplished despite the changes.
“I totally see why Heavenly Father needed that to happen. . I wouldn’t take that back, knowing what Heavenly Father needed.”
After she completed the MTC online, she said she was released for a month while she was preparing to go out and serve. “There was certain family members I got to build really good relationships with who lived far away but came for that month.”