Here we all are that were trained together this week at the MTC

Our time at the MTC

We went into the MTC on Monday and had most of our classes in this building. Rex and I are at the famous MTC map with us pointing to England where we are going to serve for the next 18 months. Below are some friends we made and where they are going. There were 30 couples in training this week and they were going anywhere from Mongolia to Norway to Peru to Spain to Russia to Africa to the Philippines to Guatemala to Korea to Samoa to Canada. We loved meeting them all. You can see the picture of the whole group of us. Rex and I are on the top row. I will never forget the fireside we had on Tuesday night as we watched 2030 young 19 year old missionaries come into that auditorium. Talk about Helaman's warriors. There were no dry eyes among the senior missionaries. How we loved and were moved to tears with the amazing training we received. You would be totally amazed at the organization of this great missionary program. Most of our instructors were x-mission presidents, young returned missionaries and returned senior couples who have served multiple missions. They were all inspiring. We have learned so much, made many new friends, and cried for joy a lot. We can't wait to get to England. We have had 16 hour non stop days but tonight we are at Kristie's and Joe's. We will go to the temple tomorrow, wash clothes and do a little shopping and then return to the MTC tomorrow night. Sunday has some amazing meetings and then we will be on our way to England on Monday. Yeah!!!!!

What we woke up to this morning

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When we woke up this morning there was at least 6 inches of beautiful snow. This picture is right out the back yard of Kristie's and Joe's home. We feel it is preparing us for the cold in England and also for the symbol of a White Christmas found in the mission field as the elders dress in white with investigators at the waters of baptism.

More fun with the Taylors in Utah. We will miss these fun outings but we know we are where we supposed to be.

Fun in Utah before our mission

We went to Chucky Cheese with the Utah kids and enjoyed them so much. We also went to Jacob's baptism which was a most special experience. His parents have done a great job with raising him. In fact all of my kids are the best parents which is a most amazing blessing.

My Farewell Luncheon at work

My staff at work gave me a farewell luncheon. They served tacos and herbal tea therefore the theme was "Tacos to Tea". It was delicious!!! They gave me a book with every one's individual picture and their farewell thoughts. They are simply the best staff anyone would ever want. I will miss them terribly because they are my friends.

On the way to the MTC

Kristie picked us up at the airport in preparation for us entering the MTC and we stopped at the mall for Rex to get a haircut. Kristie and I enjoyed the kids while he was in the shop. I really am practicing my blogging!!!!