Well it's not Russia like DP was hoping for:) But this is pretty much the next best thing & he's still pretty excited! We've been told by a lot of people that it's a beautiful part of the country & he's always been a rain-lover so that's not going to bother him one bit. He reports to the MTC (Missionary Training Center for those followers who are not LDS:)) on February 2nd. Which is perfect because DP just got a seasonal job with Costco that ends in January... Funny how these things just work out, huh? Time to save some dinero for that mish... and a RAINCOAT!;)
Here's some shots from "The Opening!" The last 2 came out blury (In my defense, I was operating the video-camera as well!) but it's pretty clear what I was trying to capture:
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| Most everyone that was there to support our future missionary... Feel the love DP!:) |
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| Opening.......... |
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| Again... Blury but those are definitely smiles all around! |
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| One proud Mama!:) Those are tears of joy that he didn't get called to... well, basically any 3rd world country or anywhere that would send his finger back to us for a ransom!:) |
Now the REAL countdown begins!
I can speak for my whole family (This is David's oldest sister, Lonna, doing the blogging, btw... Mom wanted me to make that clear...) when I say that we are all so proud of you & this decision you've made to serve our Father in Heaven, DP. It's such a sacrifice for a missionary to willingly give 2 years of your life to this great work & you are no exception. But I know that the Lord has prepared/is preparing some brothers & sisters there in Washington for you to reach out to & teach the Gospel. You've set quite the example & set the standards high for not only Jase & Shey, but your NEPHEWS & younger cousins, as well. I know the Lord is going to bless you for all these things... We love you D!
