Mom and Dad Start their Mission

       After spending two weeks in the Missionary Training Center, my parents flew down to Chile yesterday on a very uneventful Friday the thirteenth.  They were actually set apart while in Utah because their stake president was going to be there for General Conference anyway.  They are excited to be starting their mission; although they are now going right back into winter since the southern hemisphere's seasons are flip flopped with ours.  Another great thing is since they are serving in the temple they are living in some Church owned western style apartments with western style plumbing.  That means they can flush the toilet paper down the toilet.  Imagine that.  We are excited for my parents, and we are sure that their mission will go by in a flash.

Mom and Dad with President and Sister Miles when they were set apart.

Mom and Dad in front of the MTC.  The MTC sign is gone now.

Dropping Mom and Dad off at the MTC.

Mom and Dad at the airport ready for the very long day of flying to Chile on Friday the 13th.