MTC Dropoff and First Week in Provo!

Caleb entered the Provo MTC on Wednesday, July 30th...almost 12 years to the day when

his older brother, Jaden, entered the MTC. (July 31, 2013).

It was the largest group of missionaries that have ever been dropped off in one day! Over 1,000

missionaries said good-bye to their families in Provo that day! 

When Jaden left, our family went to lunch at the Cheesecake Factory in Murray, so 

we decided to make it a tradition! (Can it be a tradition with just two missionaries?)

Anyway, after lunch, Caleb gave all of his siblings and nephews hugs.

Only one person really broke down, but I know Caleb will be missed by all of his siblings!

We had a little time between lunch and dropping Caleb off and all week he was saying how 

he wished he could have a Kong Cone from Macey's.

 (We miss having a Macey's close to home). 

So stopped by the Macey's in Provo. Jaden and Britta were in the van with us, so they went

in with Caleb and they all got a Baby Kong. They were still a bit full from lunch.

I know this seems silly to add, but it's a reminder of the "little things" 

we might miss while we're away.

The drop off came and Chris and I got to hug Caleb one last time for two years! 

People keep asking how I'm doing. Honestly, I don't get too emotional.

I am filled with joy and peace knowing he's where he should be at this time of his life.

Two days later, Caleb called home on his P-Day. He was enjoying the MTC much more than

training from home. He also sent a short email that day to his family and friends 

with a couple of pictures from the Payson Temple. 

  

   

   

 

 

 

    

 

Here is his first email home from the MTC with a link to a couple of pictures at the Payson Temple:

 

"What's up everyone!! This week i got to start at the Provo MTC. I loved what I learned during home MTC but it doesn't compare to being in person with my companion and my district. I've loved being able to get to know them. Although they all think I'm super old cause I'm already 20 but it's okay we're tight. Ran up some volleyball this morning, and it might not be what I'm used to but I love how hype all the people are! I'm loving the sleep schedule, going to bed at 10:30 waking up at 6:15, it's amazing.

Love you all, Talk to you next week

Elder Roskelley"