Ready or not, Here we come!

As we embark on our trip to Barcelona we are filled with gratitude.   We have been blessed with a million tender mercies for sure to get to this point in our journey.  It is impossible to mention all of them.  I know there are many that we are not even aware of, but we want to express our. Gratitude to our family.  We are so grateful for 10 wonderful children (that includes you in-laws!) and 14 grandchildren.  They have been so supportive and loving.  They have helped us literally prepare physically and spiritually.  Helping to pack up our whole house, let us stay at their houses, preparing to take care of things while we are gone and continue to support us. We have used the Jonathan and Mynette hotel many many times along this journey.  We have been able to din and play with children and grandchildren that sacrifice their time and resources to take time to be with us.  We had our teeth examined and prepared for the mission.  We have felt so much love from these visits.  We are grateful to you all!  We love you!  We hope that the blessings of our service with the Lord will bless your lives and strengthen your faith in the Savior while we are away. We know this is the right time and the right place to serve the Lord on a full time mission.  It is through our Savior Jesus Christ that all of this has been possible.  So grateful for him to allow us to be part of His great gathering.  You each are doing your part in the work, stand fast where you work.  You are valiant sons and daughters of God. 

Dear  friends, stake and ward leaders and members. We are so mindful of you as well.  Thank you for all your sweet love and kindness in this process.  We love you too.

Come and see the work we are doing.  Come and stay.