Missionary Training Center

Today our whole family took a road trip to Provo, Utah where Heather entered the Missionary Training Center. There were 800 missionaries that entered today! Before we dropped her off we had the chance to walk to the Provo Temple, which is across the street from the MTC.  As I looked around the scene was very touching. There were many families gathering for pictures with their missionary son's or daughter's, just like we were.  I thought of the sacrifice these young men, young women, and their families are making. I thought of the love they have for their Savior and their desire to serve. It was overwhelming. Heather gave me a gift before she left. It was a small plaque with the following phrase: Mis-sion-ary, (noun): A person who leaves their family for a while, so others can be with their Families Forever. I loved that reminder and as much as we'll miss her, we know that she is doing the Lord's work and  is helping families to Come Unto Christ!