On Wednesday, April 22 at 12:30 Elder Parker entered the MTC and officially began his service as a full time missionary! We were able to get all the traditional photos then sit with him for a meeting they hold for newbies and their families. Then we were asked to say our goodbyes (and keep it brief) after which the families exited through a door on the left side of the chapel and the new missionaries exited through a door on the right side. There was a very strong spirit there especially when the whole congregation of missionaries and their families sang "Called to Serve"! It was very emotional, exciting, scary, heart wrenching and joyous!
We've been sooooooooooo anxious ever since that point of separation to get the first letter from Elder Parker and hear how he's doing! The day after the MTC we did get a letter from Elder Ryler in the snail mail expressing his excitement for his brother being in the MTC so that was really great timing and lifted our spirits! Here's a few photos from that milestone day (for more pix click on "mission photos" in the side bar)...
For a few months (April 22 - July 24) we'll have the privilege of having two missionary sons serving at the same time, double the blessings!! 
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