And she's off

This past week has been an emotional one.  After shopping for last minute items, having lunch with Grandma and Mom and getting some pretty cool fuzzy slippers, Christina started packing.
Getting all the things on the list in 2 suitcases and under weight was an almost impossible task, thanks to her Dad's wonderful ability to accomplish the impossible.

After a wonderful father's blessing from her Dad, then it was time to head off to the Stake Presidents office to be officially set apart.  That's when it became real.  She was really going!   Another great blessing to set her apart.  What a wonderful night, the spirit was so strong, such a confirmation to all of us that she is doing what the Lord wants her to be doing. 

Wednesday July 3rd we dropped her off at the Provo MTC.  When we got there she was so excited and nervous to become a missionary.  Not a second thought about giving the next 18 months to the Lord, but nervous she wouldn't be able to do it.  I know she will be a wonderful missionary, a wonderful servant of The Lord, and to be able to touch so many lives while she is in Ecuador.

So here we are 5 days later and we are still waiting for her first letter.  I guess there will be a lot of that in the coming months. 

Stay tuned as I try my best to keep you all updated on her adventures.  I know I'm not near the writer she is, so most of it will be copied directly from her letters.