Here we are on June 4th getting ready to enter the MTC in Provo.  Erik and Shannon dropped us off at our apartment around

10:30.  We were met by two young elders who escorted us to our room.  From there, we were taken to a room for our orientation.  There were 45 couples and one single sister who were in our group of Senior Missionaries.  They gave us packets with our name tags and then we were issued picture ID cards that we have to use each time we enter a new building.  Once everyone had been issued their ID cards and other items, we reassembled in the "big" room and were broken into 9 Districts.  Then District Leaders were assigned; Jerry (Elder Campbell) was assigned to be District Leader for Room 242, which included 4 other couples.  One of the couples is going to the West Indies, one couple to Nauvoo, one to Kirtland and a Hawaiian couple are going to the Manilla Temple.  We found that there will be three other couples going to the Philippines - they will all stop in Manilla, while we will continue on to Naga.  It was such a relief to know that we would have other couples flying with us from Salt Lake City.       Here's a picture of Elder Campbell and me pointing to the area we'll be serving in.                          

We have had a most rewarding week here at the MTC.  The Spirit that we feel here is so strong and wonderful.  We've been taught how to teach investigators as well as less actives.  FYI, the food here is absolutely fabulous, but it's an all-you-can-eat buffet with salads, and about anything you can imagine.  And the deserts - well, Elder Campbell can attest to them - THEY'RE AWESOME!  I think that says it all.    We want to thank all of you for the wonderful support and love that you have extended to us as we've been preparing to serve the Lord.

We'll try to give you updates as often as we can - probably just before we fly to the Philippines and then when we actually get to Naga.