Merrill and Meg to the airport October 10, 2011

We took Merrill and Meg to the airport by 6:00 am.  They had thirteen bags and their two adorable boys. We were so glad we could help them. It was amazing how much they were able to take. We are so grateful that they made it safely to Japan.

Sarah's Temple Day October 8, 2011

This is my Sarah Lynn after the temple. She is going to be an amazing missionary.

Football and temple October 8, 2011

Saturday was an amazing day. Alan had a dream come true. Bert came down so we could all go with Sarah to the temple. In the morning Alan, Nicholas and Bert play football together. The team was the Utah Valley University club team. I loved seeing them play together.

All of the grandchildren came to watch. When the game was over we went to the Mount Timpanogos Temple. With tears of joy we were in the Celestial room with all of our children and their spouses. Grandma Duncan and Aunt Esther were with us also. This is what we call a pay day. What a choice blessing.

Randy and Holly October 7, 2011

At the MTC one of the teachers for the senior missionaries was Jordan Hepworth. This is the son of one of David's best friends growing up. Daivid saw him and leaned over to me and said, "That misionary has to be one of Randy's sons. He looked just like him." Well, he was right. Jordan told us that Randy was coming up to Provo to see his new granddaughter and he would be here on Friday, the day we were getting out of the MTC. We went to see Randy and Holly as soon as we left the MTC. Their children, three of them live at Ymount.

Stravation Campout

This is old news that we didn't publish. So now it goes out. What is a couple of years after all between friends.

We went to Sarvation Lake where we camped and went swimming with Merrill, Meg Kai and Kogi.

We are going to Hawaii On the 1st of July so we need to pactice snorkeling.
Grandpa Sheffer is taking Kai in the kayak. They have matching life jackets.

MTC

Well, we're in the MTC! We have waited a long time for this experience. The first time for both of us to be at the MTC.

They treat senior missionaries WAY different than they do the young elders and sisters.
This picture is me with President Wright. He served with President Harbertson, in the Fresno Mission when I was serving 35 years ago. When I was transfered to the Oakland Mission he was transfered too. He then helped President Curtis. He now works in the MTC. In this photo I am wearing my 35 year old name tag. It was such a surprise to see this familiar face.

There are usually about 50-70 senior missionaries. This week 102 seniors reported with us. Half had to be housed at the Provo Marriot. We were in the half that was sent out. Here is Gaile in our room doing some diligent studying.

This is a classic photo. This is where most of our sons had their picture taken with their mother when they were dropped off at the MTC.

Here we are at the famous MTC map of the World. We are pointing to Fresno California.

On September 25th we had our Farewell. As we were sitting on the stand just before the meeting started we were wondering if anyone would come. When the sacrament was finished the doors opened and the chapel and cultural hall were filled to over flowing. It was so wonderful to see so many friends and family. David had school teaching friend and so did I. When the meeting ended many came over to have a brunch. Megumi and Karen, a friend .worked so hard to keep the serving tables replenished. Thank you for coming and supporting us.