Week 3 - Leaving the MTC

We said goodbye July 10th and left Elder George at the MTC. We were grateful for the easy shipping that made it possible to send "Kim cookies" and a few other things we forgot that he might need. The new "call home" on P-day policy made it possible for us to talk to Jacob several times before he left for Guam. The calling is probably more for the families' benefit but that's okay we'll take it!

Seems like it should get easier but it doesn't! Sisters and moms never want to let go.

Thanks for the treats...
Especially Kim's Cookies

Mom said I had to call home while I still could...
I gained a total of 11 pounds :)

Sister Bergeson who also went to Cottonwood sent this picture. Elders 
 George and Pehrson on the big screen playing "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" 
for 2000 plus missionaries at the at the closing Sunday devotional.  

Afterwards I got to see Max (Elder Dunbar) and Elder Ostler 
in the following session. (friends from Cottonwood) It was great 
to just say goodbye again and wish them the best of luck in the 
coming weeks. They will go to Samoa and Bulgaria.

Funny story... Elder "Max" Dunbar shared.....
Elder George was nice enough to tell me some tips and secrets to the MTC. 
One of those things was to open the elevator door while it was moving. 
"It is really fun, my district and I do it all the time. We've only gotten stuck once." ~Elder George.
So me and my колега (companion) tried it. And we got stuck!!! We laughed so hard!
It took about an hour to get us out. Some great bonding time for us two.

Saying goodbye was tough but I know that all of them have
a strong drive to serve in their respective missions. 

Sunday night, my district decided to have a closing fireside till quiet time. 
It was really special, and I will really miss all of them. They made living the Gospel 
a joyful experience, where we could have fun while serving.

and we're off for an Amazing Adventure!