Entering the MTC

Sunday was our final day before entering the MTC. It was also Mother’s Day. Patrick and Monique made a last minute trip to see us off and be here with their mothers on Mother’s Day. It was so good to see them and our cute little Braxton. It was also good they came because upon arriving at 1:30 am Sunday morning they discovered that the carpet downstairs was wet. Water had seeped through the foundation into the house. Without their visit we may have left for our
mission with the carpet soaking wet.

Church Sunday was nice. It was fun to have the chance to say goodbye to our friends. After the meetings they had a "linger longer" and served cake in our honor (just kidding. It was for Mother’s Day but it was nice).

At 4:30 Sunday afternoon Pres. Hinckey, our stake president, came to the house to set us apart for our mission. Besides members of our family, Carol and Bill were also with us. Roy joined us for dinner and it was a fun dinner. Pat and Monique left about 7:30 and we completed our last minute packing.

Monday we were up early to say goodbye to Julia and Sadie. Sadie was sad and wouldn’t give us hugs. Julia was sad too and we shed a few tears. Bill and Carol arrived at 9:00 to drive us to the MTC. We somehow got all the luggage and ourselves into the car and made our way to Provo for the venture to begin. Bill and Carol accompanied us to our room. Carol helped me unpack, make the bed etc. We felt like we were in college again and enjoyed some good laughs. It was hard to say goodbye but we will see them once again before we leave.