Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Farewell Elder Russell

Last night my Aunt, Uncle and cousins, Sarah and Logan, came to stay the night at our house. My cousin Logan is leaving for the MTC today. He was called to serve a 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Russia. I'm bad with names... so I can't remember the name of the city he'll be serving in, but it is the south eastern part of the county.

He said that the area is large.... 1300 miles east to west and 1000 miles north to south. The best part is that the winters are below -30* without windchill, and summers are somewhere around 103* with high humidity....and if all that wasn't enough did I mention they don't have bikes or cars? Looks like Logan will be getting in great shape. Hopefully he's able to keep some meat on his bones, since he's not too big of a boy in the first place!

We are so proud of the decision Logan has made to serve a mission. He has made one of the most difficult choices to put forth his heart, might, mind and strength to spread the gospel to people who deserve to hear it. He is a great example for his family and for my family as well. His influence for others has been tremendous. I know he will make a wonderful missionary.

We wish him the best of luck!

Farewell Elder Russell we will miss you!

1 comment:

Coming soon.... said...

Ya i love that picture. We are going to the doctor this afternoon and hopefully they'll let us schedule our c-section date today. We'll let you guys know when we know. Well I'm planning on calling Jakoby, Jakoby. I didn't think I needed a name for short.