Our first day at the MTC was complete with tears of saying goodbye to loved ones and butterflies like litttle kindergarteners going to the first day of school. There were 88 senior missionary who began today, both couples and single sisters. It was the most Senior Missionaries they've ever had. They are on their way to Burma, The Philipines, Cambodia, South America and other exotic places like Washington DC, Manhattan, and Florida. At least a third were doing temple missions, about 4 couples doing medical and quite a few were welfare missionaries. Many veteran couples were going on their 3rd and 4th missions. It was humbling to see so many faithful, dedicated brothers and sisters willing to give everything to their Father in Heaven. It made me realize that we are only two of many who will serve the Lord.
In the morning one of the missionaries played a beautiful rendition of " Come Ye Children of the Lord'. I thought it was so amazing that in the MTC you can use ALL of your talents in some way. I immediately started thinking about how wonderful it would be if on some future senior mission one of my own grandchildren would honor the seniors by playing or singing for the seniors with Sam and I in the audience!
And yes, we survived the MTC cafeteria!!!!
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