It was such a wonderful day yesterday, Saturday, to have you all here and to spend the day with us. We hated to see it end but knew that it had to sometime. We are now packed for the MTC and will probably leave about 7:00 am. They have told us that there is nothing for the family of the senior couples at the MTC and you would just say your good-byes out front so we thought Saturday good-byes would be the best.

We might be able to come home for on the 2nd but will have to go back on the 3rd. We would just come home to do laundry and start our packing for Laos. Then we will get home late on the 5th and fly out on the 6th. Therefore, I think our Saturday goodbyes was the best.

Remember all that we love you very much and are concerned for each of you as you face your individual challenges. Remember that the Lord loves you and will be with you as you strive to live lives acceptable to him. Keep your priorites in their proper perspective. Stay close to the Lord. Keep us informed and remember we are just an email away or if necessary a phonecall away. We can council from afar and if you need anything that would require our physical presence you have each other, you all have great friends and the Mills and the Ernstroms would just love to stand in for us if you would only call.

Have a great experience during the next 18 months. This is a very special time in all of your lives, do not let it get away from you.

Love and best wishes,

Father