We are on our way...

Family and friends,

The day has arrived.  We had our last breakfast at the MTC (eggs,bacon and hash browns for Elder Meier and oatmeal cinnamon and sugar  and applesauce for me). We will have lunch here in about 30 minutes and then we board our shuttle to Salt Lake City.  Our flight is at 4:50.  Are we excited..yes!  Are we anxious...yes! Are we ready...too late... its going to happen whether we are ready or not.  Can you ever really be ready?  Those that know me well know that I overwork everything.  I could have years to prepare and would find "just one more thing do".

We have had an absolutely wonderful MTC experience. We have met so many great people from all walks of life and experiences.  To rub shoulders with these saints young, middle aged and old has been incredible.  Everyone has a story and everyone has great faith and hope in their Savior and Heavenly Father.  We all agree there are no coincidences in life.  The Masters hand is upon His children. He knows us all.  He knows what trials will best help us to come unto Him.  What experiences we each will need to be able to serve His children well. My knowledge that our trials mold us and can perfect us has been verified as we have met with so many who have endured much and desire to give much to others. I am in awe that Heavenly Father trusts Elder Meier and I to serve the people in Cambodia.  We feel greatly blessed for this awesome opportunity.  

We met a young elder from Cambodia here at the MTC.  We will be teaching his 22 year old sister Hem Maria in our institute classes.  Elder Hem was so excited to meet us. We were excited to try out our language skills. He helped us a little. We took a picture of him and had a print made.  At dinner last night we took the photo into the cafeteria and had Elder Hem write a message to his sister.  He was so happy. It is very rare for Cambodia to send missionaries out of their country . Elder Hem is going to Korea.  He is such a great missionary. He is so happy and full of life.  He is so proud to be able to serve.

FYI:  It is OK to take photos at the big map at the MTC.  The note at the side of the map just says not to take pictures during high traffic hours between 7:30-4:30 weekdays and no pictures on Sunday.  

Cum Reap Lia!!! We will tell you more once we are in Cambodia.

Sister Meier, Elder Hem, Elder Meier

Is this guy happy or what?