When Sariah learned at stake conference last Sunday that the brand new stake president was Bro. Porter, she was pretty excited because she new him well (having dated his son for a couple of years). She was especially happy because of the fact that he would be setting her apart as a missionary that very evening.
Sariah started her mission with a beautiful blessing from President Porter and a few words of advice from her mom, dad and sister, Cami. I became her companion for the next couple of days. Monday was packing day. What a project! We can't believe how much Sariah was able to put in those two suitcases--everything needed for the next 18 months.
Tuesday, we drove to Utah, did some last minute shopping (a constant), and said goodbye to several Provo friends. That evening, a few family members were able to join us at Elly's house to wish Sariah well in her new missionary adventure. We really enjoyed having the chance to visit with them! I'm sure Sariah got lots of helpful advice. :)
Sariah started her mission with a beautiful blessing from President Porter and a few words of advice from her mom, dad and sister, Cami. I became her companion for the next couple of days. Monday was packing day. What a project! We can't believe how much Sariah was able to put in those two suitcases--everything needed for the next 18 months.
Tuesday, we drove to Utah, did some last minute shopping (a constant), and said goodbye to several Provo friends. That evening, a few family members were able to join us at Elly's house to wish Sariah well in her new missionary adventure. We really enjoyed having the chance to visit with them! I'm sure Sariah got lots of helpful advice. :)
Wednesday morning, after one more trip to the store (finished at last!), we took Sariah to Provo. We enjoyed lunch in the Skyroom with several of her friends.
Next stop...the Missionary Training Center! We were impressed with all the volunteers with their cheerful faces and kindly comments who guided us each step of the way. We made it to the chapel without getting lost once!
We did get a little sidetracked when Sariah encountered Elder Wilson (remember James Brett Wilson, Sariah's boyfriend?). He will be in the MTC for another ten days or so. He is going to Hungary on his mission. Communication happened to be a little difficult as Elder Wilson was speaking only Hungarian that day. Maybe that was a good thing! :) We were also surprised to encounter the Pugmire family who we knew in Woodinville, Washington so many years ago. Their son, Sam, is going into the mission field.
After a short but very sweet meeting with the other new missionaries and their friends and families, it was hard to send Sariah on her way. Of course, we shed a few tears. We miss her but know this experience will be so beneficial for her. We're looking forward to hearing of her experiences!
After a short but very sweet meeting with the other new missionaries and their friends and families, it was hard to send Sariah on her way. Of course, we shed a few tears. We miss her but know this experience will be so beneficial for her. We're looking forward to hearing of her experiences!
2 comments:
Hooray! Somehow I managed to stay out of all the pictures again! (It's amazing that such a large body can avoid being captured on film...)
congratulations on having another missionary! It is a bitter sweet time when they go out. Candace has until January 28 and then she is done. :)
Dan and I enjoyed reading your blogs. Too bad we didn't know you were going to Japan-we could have met up with you for a day or so...next time...
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