Travis Loves Getting Letters

Blogger won't let me put this on his side bar so for now I'll list his new address on here until I can figure it out.Hawaii Honolulu Mission
1500 S Beretania Street
Suite 416
Honolulu, HI 96826

Curbside Drop Off At The MTC

When we dropped Travis off at the MTC they were doing curbside drop-off again. There's a parking lot to the east of the MTC where we took pictures. You're only allowed one car to enter the MTC parking lot so if you have more family than that you can stop here to say your goodbyes and take pictures. It was bitter cold that day.

When you drive through the driveway there are guides to show you where to go. When you stop you're immediately met by an escort. He helped unload the luggage.

There was a brief heartbeat for one last hug from mom and dad.

Then the escort takes over. The red folder held all of Travis' paperwork that he had to hand in right when he entered the MTC (medical, etc.).

The escort took charge of hooking the luggage together....

and walking Travis in.

It's a bittersweet moment watching him walk away.....

and blending into the crowd. Now the work truly begins for Travis.

And Here It Is...

So today is the day I report to the MTC. I was set apart as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints last night. Funny story actually, the exec secretary forgot to put my name down that I was supposed to be set apart last night. So my family waited for about half an hour before we got a hold of my stake president and he was able to make his way to the stake center. Is this a good sign?
Well I just wanted to say I'm so excited to serve, nervous as crap, but excited. I can't wait to put that name tag on and get to work, it's going to be the most exciting part of my life. There is a song that came on my iPod yesterday and I see it fit to post the lyrics here. I couldn't find the song for the playlist, probably because it's off this years EFY. But here are the lyrics to it.

I Will


I've made my choice
Mark this day
The day I pledge to take his name
I will be strong, I will be brave
Standing for Him as I take my place
I have felt the spirit burn truth in my heart
It's in my heart

I will stand I will not fall in a world that's weak
I will be strong
I'll be true I will choose His way
I know what's right, and I will not change
In a world where so many will not
I will

I may be one, but one becomes two
When you stand with me and I stand with you

As we unite, our cause is great
We're not just the candle, we are the flame

I will take the light it gives me and I'll hold it up high
I'll hold it up high


I will stand I will not fall in a world that's weak
I will be strong
I'll be true I will choose His way
I know what's right, and I will not change
In a world where so many will not
I will



http://www.getacd.org/listen_iR-aUj4b8R0/i_will_efy_
There is the link to listen to it, it's an amazing song.
So here I go! Off to serve the Lord for two years!!
My sisters and mother have so kindly offered to keep this blog updated. So any updates will be from them :)