December 2011

Dec.1st, Thursday, Dale and Amanda's
I couldn't hardly believe what I saw on my E-mail. ILLINOIS NAUVOO MISSION. I am so excited to be able to go where my heart is. They sent me a letter and a 25 page Mission Handbook including the information I need on my three dresses and the fact that I am expected to be in their stage productions in the evenings. As all of this was sinking in, I called Kari to find out if she had the letter from the President Monson, but she hasn't received it yet. We are thinking though because of the question if I would be available on March 12th, that this is the date I will be going. I headed over to the house to help Dallin and Sariah complete the last minute packing and cleaning before the house was turned over. Dallin hadn't packed his printer yet so we printed up the 25 page handbook.Fortunately I had the phone number of the Senior Missionary Department and they confirmed my call and March 12th is the date I enter the MTC. I phoned as many as I could to let them know the good news. Worked till after midnight to help Dallin with moving the last minute things to his office.

Dec.3rd, Saturday,
I got an E-mail from President Matkin with a sonnet that he wrote about his experience in Nauvoo. Very special.

Dec. 6th, Tuesday,
E-mail from Bishop Smith- the Call was made Nov.11th. Later, Kari wrote to say that the address was wrong and that it had been returned to SLC so they have resent it to her. Interesting that things have turned out they way they have.

Dec.13th, Tuesday  Chase,B.C. with my sister Donna
Phone Nauvoo and ordered the pattern for my pioneer dresses. It is called Molly Ann and cost $9.00.

Dec. 17th, Saturday
Kari phoned to say she received THE LETTER. Finally after a month it is offical - 18 months - March 12th to be in the MTC- assigned to the Visitors Center.  I am excited again.  Kari is going to scan it and e-mail it to me.

Dec.20th, Tuesday
Went to the Chase library to get my e-mails. I am so glad to be able to read it myself. After many tries (the librarian helped) I was able to get a copy. It is dated November 15th  and indeed the address is wrong but no worries, I am just glad to have it in hand. Just this morning I was reading Moroni 8:2-3, Mormons letter to his son Moroni and his call to the ministry and indeed, I have my call too from a Prophet of God.

Dec.29th  Thursday, Hill Spring
Went to Lethbridge today and happened on a Sale at Fabricland.  I still don't have my pattern but according to the instructions I need 7 yards of material.  I also bought a heavier tweed to make a cape.