Chapter 1 We're Missionaries * From home to MTC.

Being ready to leave for our mission on time to leave was in large part due to my sewing savior, Wendie Jarman. She made all three, 8 yard dresses, her words, "I truly felt I was on the Lord's errand". Thank you is not enough!!!


Not only did Wendie sew for me but 4 others, however I do not have their pictures.
They are: Daughters: Amy Jo, Jen, and Shelley and my baby sis, Barbra. Without all their help I would not have achieved the words "well prepared", which they wrote on the top of our checksheet when we went for approval of our period clothing in the Nauvoo Sewing Room. Again, thank you is not enough!!! I pray a little more was added to each of their mansions on high.


We left just 36 hours beyond our goal, pretty good for the fact that we were packing for 18 months not just a week vacation.



This is view we had as we traveled north on I-15 on 2-16-08. It was beautiful, clear, and especially important the roads were good.



We have never traveled this road in winter, it was a wonderful change!




We stayed the week-end with cousin, Monte Shelley and his wife Elona. They were gracious enough to let us crash her 60th birthday. Her whole family surprised her. We enjoyed the day. After everyone was gone, she turned her attention to Elder Flake's new suit pants that were too long. We finished them just in time to get to the MTC.


Elder and Sister Flake at the sign in front of the MTC.


Our MTC group that was going to Historical Visitor Centers. 1st Row L to R. Sisters Flake, Evans, Lee Johnson, Burley Johnson, Faulkner. Top row L to R Brothers Evans, Lee Johnson, Burley Johnson. Elder Flake was at the Dentist that morning. That's another story, but not right now.


All of the senior missionaries that entered the MTC on Feb. 18, 2008. Don't know all of their names. :(



Pinning on our names badges by the famous map where everyone points to their mission. We did something a little different!




One of our classrooms.

One of our sections was taught by a relative of Lucy Hannah White, wife of William Jordan who settled Snowflake. She is the woman with the baby in the statue in Snowflake. Elder and Sister White. Also the MTC President was Jospeh Boone, also a relative.



As we walked from our dorm to the cafeteria and classrooms everyday I was amazed that the little pansy flower petals would pop up through the snow. This picture was taken after the snow had mostly melted. Adversity in the cold did not stop them from bringing beauty to the world!!!!



"The Bathroom" A tradition our boys established, sending home a picture of the bathroom. Here is to all the memories.....!!!



Dad just finished checking us out at the MTC office.




Then we put our sign on the door Building 2M Jacob Hamblin Dorm Room 157.




"We have left for our mission." You RM's remember that exhilarating feeling of excitement, suspense, and anticipation.



Driving away, the MTC flags waving good bye, until next time. (They were waving feverishly until I snapped the shot.) We left the MTC on Feb 26, 2008.

To be continued!!!!