June 12, 2008
Josh received his call Thursday, June 12th. Dad and I had taken a mini-vacation for our anniversary, which was on the 11th. We had wondered when the call would come and if we should even go. The decision was made and we left-calling home each day to see if it had come in the mail. We were so excited on Thursday to finally get "the package". A million questions were asked about how thick the package was, how big and how thick again. We had heard if you go state side it is a thin package and if yo go foreign it is thick-well when you have no standard to compare it to then it is kinda hard to decide if you have a thin or thick envelope. That didn't stop us from asking poor Josh question after question.
We flew into town around 3:00, went right to Costco to get a cake and treats for the big opening party. Calls had been made throughout the afternoon to set up the 7:00pm festivities. Josh could hardly wait.
A map was placed on the counter and as people showed up they had to guess where they thought the call was to. The closest guess was Brother Eric Smith with a guess of Florida. His accurate guess won him a large bag of M&M's.
Dominican Republic Santo Domingo West Mission Spanish Speaking!!!!!!!
This page Josh is holding was actually signed by the Prophet-Thomas S. Monson. Not a stamp-the real thing. That is cool!!!!
Josh was beyond excited for his call. He had a few "wishes". One was to go foreign and the other was to speak a different language-preferably Spanish. What more could we ask for? We are so happy for you and the new adventure this mission will bring to you!!!!
We love you!!!!!
