The Road To a Mission ~ Part I

Mission Preparation-Part I

Submitting our papers

We have always talked about going on a mission after retirement. As the time got close we were really excited to submit our papers, we thought it was great you can now submit them on line, what we didn't know is that it is no easy process. There are numerous sections, pages of questions, medical exam, dental exam, etc, etc. We had to have a "missionary" picture taken and then figure out how to get it the correct size and attach it to the form. We finally got it attached, sent in our form and the bishop said he received the form but no picture was attached. With Heather's help we finally got it sent in. Then the wait began. Everyone told us that with the on line system many people were getting calls in two weeks, so we started the wait, and we waited and waited but no call came. Finally after almost 6 weeks the bishop called the stake president and he called the missionary department. I don't know what kind of influence he used (he IS the son of President Hinkley), but on December 4th we finally received our call. We were very excited to open it and learn we were going to Mexico City. It was great sharing it with all the kids on a conference call and be able to hear the excitement in their voices.