Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Officially a Missionary
Drew is now officially a missionary. He was set apart tonight by President Snow. If he were all packed, he would want to be dropped off at the MTC tonight.
The picture is with Drew and Bishop Bradshaw.
Monday, May 27, 2013
A Great Sunday
Sunday was a nice day. Many family and friends came to participate in Sacrament Meeting and visit at home. A lot of Drew's friends from school came and he enjoyed seeing many people. He did a great job on his talk and it was very uplifting.
Monday has been spent with an enjoyable breakfast and then doing some almost final shopping. Checking what he has to pack and if we have missed anything. We have come up with a few things but they are minor.
The anticipation level dropped after yesterday but I have a feeling it is going to increase as the packing begins and family meals with everyone together get fewer and fewer. Drew has been cleaning his room and it was surreal to think that he won't be there for a couple of years. It makes me sad but also happy that he is ready to serve and can't wait to get out there.
Keep being stellar, Drew!
Monday has been spent with an enjoyable breakfast and then doing some almost final shopping. Checking what he has to pack and if we have missed anything. We have come up with a few things but they are minor.
The anticipation level dropped after yesterday but I have a feeling it is going to increase as the packing begins and family meals with everyone together get fewer and fewer. Drew has been cleaning his room and it was surreal to think that he won't be there for a couple of years. It makes me sad but also happy that he is ready to serve and can't wait to get out there.
Keep being stellar, Drew!
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Another big day today. Drew is speaking in Sacrament meeting and we are looking forward to it. I believe he has studied and prepared well for what he is going to say.
We have been preparing for the family & friend gathering today too. We look forward to seeing them and hope everyone has an opportunity to come and say hello and spend some time together.
We have been preparing for the family & friend gathering today too. We look forward to seeing them and hope everyone has an opportunity to come and say hello and spend some time together.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Mailing addresses
MTC Address:
Elder Drew Russell Roberts
JUL09 HON-SPSW
2013 N 900 E Unit 327
Provo, UT 84602
Mission:
Elder Drew Russell Roberts
Honduras San Pedro Sula West Mission
557 S Moss Hill Dr
Bountiful, UT 84010
Mail Pouch. If you send a letter using the mail pouch, you need to follow specific directions to be successful (see below):
Elder Drew Russell Roberts
Honduras San Pedro Sula West Mission
POB 30150
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0150
- or -
use DearElder.com to send. They will send a letter according to the instructions.
Pouch mailing instructions:
One page letter (written on one side) or postcards are allowed. For one page letters (8.5 x 11), lay the letter blank side down. Fold the bottom of the letter about one-third of the way up the page and crease. Fold the top of the letter to the bottom of the first fold and crease. Secure the long side with two pieces of tape about one inch in from each end but do not seal the ends. In the top left corner write your name and complete return address. Affix first-class postage in the top right corner. In the middle, write the pouch address as described above.
Elder Drew Russell Roberts
JUL09 HON-SPSW
2013 N 900 E Unit 327
Provo, UT 84602
Mission:
Elder Drew Russell Roberts
Honduras San Pedro Sula West Mission
557 S Moss Hill Dr
Bountiful, UT 84010
Mail Pouch. If you send a letter using the mail pouch, you need to follow specific directions to be successful (see below):
Elder Drew Russell Roberts
Honduras San Pedro Sula West Mission
POB 30150
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0150
- or -
use DearElder.com to send. They will send a letter according to the instructions.
Pouch mailing instructions:
One page letter (written on one side) or postcards are allowed. For one page letters (8.5 x 11), lay the letter blank side down. Fold the bottom of the letter about one-third of the way up the page and crease. Fold the top of the letter to the bottom of the first fold and crease. Secure the long side with two pieces of tape about one inch in from each end but do not seal the ends. In the top left corner write your name and complete return address. Affix first-class postage in the top right corner. In the middle, write the pouch address as described above.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
It's Setting In
Yesterday we went shopping for clothes. We got pretty much all his clothing. It is getting more real that he leaves pretty soon!
While at the store, we met a couple who were called as mission president to Argentina (I hope I remember that correctly) - Brother & Sister Ayres. They asked where Drew was serving his mission and we told them, Honduras San Pedro Sula West. They were excited and wondered who his mission president is. We looked at our paperwork and told him it was the Dester's and he said, "I know them very well! They are wonderful people!" After some talking, Bro Ayres asked Drew if he would like to speak with his mission president! That was a surprise but the call was made and, with some hesitance, Drew took the call. "Hi President," I heard him say. He then had a short talk with his mission president and got his phone number to call him if he had questions! That was SO awesome!
Brother Ayres was so kind to make that phone call. It made it a more memorable day for us all!
While at the store, we met a couple who were called as mission president to Argentina (I hope I remember that correctly) - Brother & Sister Ayres. They asked where Drew was serving his mission and we told them, Honduras San Pedro Sula West. They were excited and wondered who his mission president is. We looked at our paperwork and told him it was the Dester's and he said, "I know them very well! They are wonderful people!" After some talking, Bro Ayres asked Drew if he would like to speak with his mission president! That was a surprise but the call was made and, with some hesitance, Drew took the call. "Hi President," I heard him say. He then had a short talk with his mission president and got his phone number to call him if he had questions! That was SO awesome!
Brother Ayres was so kind to make that phone call. It made it a more memorable day for us all!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Preparation in Full Swing
Drew and Callie have finished their school year at Snow College. Tomorrow (Monday) his physical preparation begins in full swing. Clothing, supplies, packing - all those fun things.
He went to the temple last weekend, which we enjoyed very much. Vickie and I went down for the Arise Choir (which Callie and Drew sang in), Drew's temple endowment, and Callie's Institute recognition. Callie got a 4 year certificate for two years of college.
If you have any suggestions for what to prepare him with for the Honduras area, send them our way by posting here!
He went to the temple last weekend, which we enjoyed very much. Vickie and I went down for the Arise Choir (which Callie and Drew sang in), Drew's temple endowment, and Callie's Institute recognition. Callie got a 4 year certificate for two years of college.
If you have any suggestions for what to prepare him with for the Honduras area, send them our way by posting here!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Sunday Departure Talk
Drew enters the MTC on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. He will be speaking in Sacrament Meeting at 11am on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at the River Ridge 9th Ward. Address is at the bottom of this post, click on the address to see the map.
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