McKenna's call

Wow! What an exciting night for our entire family. Sherri's little girl and my 1st granddaughter is headed on a mission. I think we were all shocked when she said the Phillipines. And who has heard of Hiligaynon as a language? My goodness, can I even imagine her being a missionary so far from us and speaking a language that I cannot pronounce? Well, yes I can because McKenna is a young woman that can do anything she sets her mind to. She has shown us so many times that she is dedicated, determined, and devoted. No one will cry more than my little girl (and I suspect Grandma) when McKenna pulls out of here, but no one will be more proud. She is just a great example of all that is good in life. I am so happy for her as well. When she comes home, wow, she will walk even taller than she does now. McKenna, the Phillipinians are in store for a real treat. They will love you and love that red hair. I suspect some might even join the church because of that gorgeous red hair. I am still workig hard on family history. You Hall boys will not believe this; I shared it with Sherri already. I put in your Great Grandpa Hall (your Grandpa Hall's Dad) Reverend Valentine Hall. Guess what? Someone had already entered his name and done the work for his parents and 4 siblings. They did not do your great grandfather and great grandmother. I have finished their dates by looking them up in the cemetery where your grandparents are married. Now you guys can do their work and have your grandpa sealed to them and them have them sealed to each other. Is that ever so neat. I am working on getting your Dad's family sealed so he can not be mad at me any more. And I now have Denny's card ready for you to take in July. I went to the cemetery on line and found his grave. As I say, I am "on fire". Rick and I are even more excited about serving a mission now that McKenna actually has her call. We are still hoping for Kirtland. We are going to Ohio in June and are going to talk to the missionaries while we are there. Afterall, Ohio might need us. I have a son there that needs converted. Right, David? Of course, we will go anywhere the Lord wants. I hope everyone is getting into the spirit of missionary work. This is our family's time to let the Lord know we love Him and we support His work. McKenna will need to hear from Hall of us on a regular bases. No slackers allowed. Mark and Jeff will testify that news from the homefront is important when discouragement sets in. Love my family. A grateful Mom and Grandma!!We must get firm on our family plans now. She will be gone before we know it!!!