This is my first experience in getting a missionary ready to leave. My brother went about 30 years ago, but I wasn't involved much with that. There are the medical exams, dental visits, new glasses, shots, visa pictures, (she already the passport), garments, communicating with the church travel department, attending the temple and the clothes shopping. Rebekah was never one to do a lot of shopping when she was living at home, but apparently it is a college gained skill. Even though she came home with her college wardrobe, she still needed another skirt, "Oh but wait if I get that skirt then I should get another blouse to go with it." Rebekah said it was like, "If you give a mouse a cookie." Hence the two huge pieces of luggage and remember the book she wanted to take from the last post? NO MORE ROOM :)
Did I mention Rebekah will be in the MTC the same time as two of her cousins? Elder Murray reported the same day (called to the New Jersey Morristown Spanish speaking Mission) and Elder Carlson (called to serve in the Colorado Denver South Mission) will report on September 28th. The other cool thing is each one of them is being supported spiritually with a commitment to help with a small monthly donation to each of them. They will truly be blessed for their efforts. Thanks Grandad and Oma!!!
It is always nice when a mother has her family gathered in one spot. (Might I add with no fighting and 'one upping another'). Rebekah was set apart the Monday before her Wednesday departure date. With the family and Grandad in attendance it was wonderful experience.
Rebekah with President and Sister Treadway. They have watched her grow up and grow over the last six years.
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