Jonah was set apart on Monday, August 21, by President Brian King because Pres. King was going to be out of town on Tuesday when they usually set the missionaries apart. We had a large group of family there to support him. Family members had an opportunity to share advice with Jonah and he received a powerful blessing as he was set apart. It's amazing how our Heavenly Father knows each of us and the things we need most.
Because Jonah was set apart, he had to have a family member with him at all times to be his designated "companion". Josh and Jonah woke up early, worked out, and did study time together on Tuesday morning. We spent the rest of the day running errands, finishing up the labeling and packing, and just hanging out together.
Grandma Murray stopped by for one last visit on Wednesday morning.
After lunch with the family in Orem, we drove to the Provo Temple
grounds for some family pictures with Jonah.
Jonah reported to the Provo MTC at 2:00 pm. Now they have you drop them off in the underground parking beneath the new buildings. They still only give you time for a very quick hug and good-byes. It's probably better that way! Just get it over with. The young missionary who was assigned to host Jonah said to us, "He'll be fine here! It's been the best two weeks of my life!" We got a quick e-mail note from him Wednesday night just saying that he had made it and things were going well. It is always SO great to hear from them!! He thinks his P-days are on Tuesdays while he is in the MTC so hopefully we will get a longer email with more details from him next week!
Best of luck to our favorite missionary!! See you in two!!
It was hard saying bye, but it is so very rewarding when your children are choosing to do the right thing.
ReplyDeleteAwe, so hard to see him leave, but I'm exited to hear from him soon!!
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