Adventures of Romania

The week started with a pile of luggage loaded and ready to go.  Three of the grandkids wanted to make sure we didn't forget anything.  Thanks Ivy Mae for the help loading. Off we ventured, however, the roles have reversed a bit.  It was 17 years almost to the day that we did the same thing for our now, chauffeur.  My how time flies.  Couldn't be happier and grateful for our children and their support and love, making this possible.  Thanks to Papa G for his love and understanding and supportive conversation as we said goodbye. Salt Lake City to Atlanta to Seoul to Ulaanbaatar.  The eyes were getting smaller at each stop.  It took us around 31 hours to get to Mongolia.  We didn't have a Tuesday this week.  Sorry Tyson, we'll catch you when we get back and we can have your birthday two days in a row.  Gathering the luggage was a treat and yes there are two full carts.  You never know what you might need in the coldest capital ci...

It’s been quite a ride. We arrived on Monday September 9th and it has been non-stop since then. This is probably the most photographed map in the world.  Over 170 Senior Couples entered with us and there are over 2000 young missionaries here this week as well.  It is nothing short of a miracle to see this sea of diligent young people all engaged in the work of the Lord.  Nearly every country in the world is represented in either someone going there or someone from there going somewhere else. We have had an amazing time with our District.  Couples from all over, going all over.  Lifelong friends.  Our teachers, Sister Gwen Gee and Sister Taycee Oliphant were amazing and wise above their years.  We spent the week learning concepts and skills from Preach My Gospel, our missionary text and companion to the scriptures. Both Tuesdays we had the opportunity to sing with the MTC choir, 800 strong, for the weekly devotional.  Amazing experience. First week...

We have set this up for all to follow as we serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Mongolia. We will be teaching English to the people there. We will begin September 9, 2024.