Our Familes Missionary

My sister Ranae is getting ready to leave on her mission to Rosario, Argentina. Her farewell talk was on Oct. 31 along with my cousin Jordans, who is going to Everett, Washington. We had a surprise going away party for Ranae on Nov. 15! It was neat to see how many people came and supported her. There was people from the singles ward, from the home ward, family, and friends. It was great! The next day Ranae was getting set apart, that was also amazing to be there for. Ranae is going to be a wonderful missionary. Chris and I spent the night at my parents house because Ranae was going to be leaving to the MTC the next day at 1:30! Me, Ranae, my mom, and my aunt wendy stayed up till 11:30 watching "the Frog Princess" and playing phase 10. In the morning I woke up, everyone was asleep except Ranae. So we starting to talk about things mostly church related. When I brought up a few things about the church that kinda bothered me. I started to cry as she told me how she felt and I asked my questions. Then my mom came and tried to help, then my dad came and also tried to help. It was very comforting to hear all of the point of veiws from people who feel the same way as I do. I know that ranae is going to be an amazing missionary. For lunch we went to Brick Oven. It was a really nice place. Looking back I knew I was sad about Ranae leaving but I didnt want to face the fact. So I pretended like it was another day with the family. We ate and then took Ranae to the MTC! We mostly just dropped her off on the curb and gave her hugs said bye and left. I acted fine the rest of the day till I as laying in bed thinking about all of the fun memories with my sister and I just couldn't stop crying. I miss Ranae, but I know that she is were she needs to be!
We have two other missionaries out right now. My cousin Jordan left on Nov. 10 to the Everett, Washington mission. We also have Chris's cousin Eric who is on a mission as well.
November 17, 2010