Receiving the call

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!!!!!