"We must all cherish one another, watch over one another, comfort one another, and gain instruction that we may all sit down in Heaven together." Lucy Mack Smith

Friday, March 6, 2009

update from Hayley

Portugal Flag..............................................................................
here's a pic of dad and hayley a week and three days before she left to the MTC

Dear family
sounds as though Hayley is doing well--we are all excited for her time in Portugal to begin after Tues Mar 10, 09 --I just wanted to tell all you that I think you've been wonderful brothers and sisters to write and support her --I think once uncle Laren said that he could really sense..from certain elders and sisters --that they came from really supportive families and it had such an impact on the missionary that he could see it in the missionary. I hope that we've all made a difference and continue to do so--as we know--the fun is just beginning. and she'll still need us.
I know you have her letter--but for those who peek in on our blog from time to time (our family news letter and I like to think of it) here is an except:

oh it has been a great experience to be the coordinating sister i have really learned the importance of being obedient i was planning on doing it before but this experience has made me sure of that fact. . I am really so thankful for my experience here in the mtc i have learned and grown so much and learned so much about the gospel. I am excited to go to portugal even though i know that i will be even more humbled than i have been here. i have really learned that there is no way i can do this work without the help of God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost. I am so grateful for the atonement of jesus christ. One of my favorite parts of the atonement that i think we sometimes forget is that everything that is wrong or hard in this life will be right in the next life. I love my savior jesus christ and i am thankful for the gospel in our life. i know that we are so blessed because of it! I love you all so much and am so excited to talk to you all on tuesday! loves! love irma

PS new address for Hayley:

Sister Hayley Call
Portugal Porto Mission
Rua De Amalia Luazes, n, salsa 1
4200-052 Porto
PORTUGAL
(94Cent stamp)

1 comment:

Rachel said...

That's great she is doing so well! I'm so excited for her!

You are clearly a wonderful mother and did a good job of teaching your kids about their Savior! :)

Hayley is such a sweetheart, and Nancy is just one of those Moms that I look at and think, "wow! She is such a good Mom!" and most likely a good majority of it is the example and kind of Mom you are!