The 9th, 10th and 11th are zone training. One of my jobs is to do commissary. We have 8 zones in our mission. El Paso, Mount Franklin, New Mexico, Gila Valley, Sierra Vista, Rincon, Tucson, and Northwest. I text each zone leader and ask them to give me a list of supplies their zone needs and then I fill the order. The APs take it across the mission. It is a hard job for an old lady. The Book of Mormons come in a box of 40 books. They are heavy! I mark the zone on the boxes and pile everything up for that zone. That happens every month and then there are transfer times too.

Sunday

We went to church and said our goodbyes. WE had dinner for at Whitney's and then started for Az. Danette and I rode in the car, she did the driving. Dad rode in the truck. I kept worrying about him falling asleep. We stayed in Mesquite. Started out the next day after breakfast at McDonald's. We did alot of stopping, we old folks need to stretch our legs. I think we drove Danette crazy. she didn't say anything. We showed her the Belligo, however it is spelled. It is so pretty, she took pictures. I do not like this keyboard, I am typing on my laptop and I hit wrong keys and spaces.
Tues. we headed back to the office and doing that ever since. We usually get home about 6, clean up and go to bed. I have been reading and resting and then to sleep.
We went to dinner with the Porth's, they are nice people but talk about themselves constantly and butt in when your are talking. It gets annoying
Sat. P day, we met Melanie and the children and shopped alittle and had lunch. We then met Snells for a swim. I didn't go swimming because I am not supposed to get my incision wet. Jared took the stitches out Thurs. It is looking good for a scar on your face.

Sat.

We worked in the house and yard getting last minute things finished. We went to an Italian place, Gloria's, for dinner. It was so much fun. They had a young man singing to us as we ate.
We met a couple from the MTC there and visited with them and exchanged e-mails.
It was a fun night.

MTC

Monday the 1st we started in the MTC, Memorial Day. My dance group was dancing in Jackson Hole. We had a short day with an overview and get acquainted day. We received many supplies and teaching aids. Monday night we had the family over for dinner.
Tuesday we started to be taught. I was so stressed and upset. I didn't see the reason for being there, we weren't going to be teaching, I had things I needed to get done, I didn't like the food.
Wednesday through Fri. the spirit over powered me I was amazed at the things I was learning. The role plays were so real. We had about 4 situations to role play and resolve concerns and it was so spiritual. We had great trainers and leaders. I learned so much We also had lunch with Chris everyday.
Wednesday night we went to Dusty and Alexis' graduation. Da nette flew in from Az. She was a life saver. We couldn't have done it without her. I gave her a list

nd when I got home, she had it done. The other kids helped too. My kids are so awesome.

Sunday we were set apart after our block at church. Everyone was there(Utah) It w as very special and we were promised great blessings. I think the Lord loves all His missionaries!

May 21st- We received our Call!!

Guess where, the Arizona Tucson Mission Office. We really did wonder if there could be a change when it actually came. Sorena called from Whitney's and they read the letter to us over the phone. It is exciting and real. We wanted to go home the week of May 24th and get our affairs in order. Our papers said that we would go to the MTC on June 29th President did not like that idea. We left Friday after work and headed to Utah. On the road Pres. called and said we would go to the MTC on Monday. Well I kinda freaked because we already had so much to do and now we would be in the MTC all day. We arrived Sat. afternoon. It was exciting to see our family again! We missed them so much.

We have been learning our duties and waiting for our call. We have name badges and name plates but no authority yet. I feel good about some of the things I have learned and need more time on some others. I have the mail down pretty well. Monday morning reports are going ok. Every other Thursday I have three reports to run and haven't a clue. I finally got some out but not totally correct.