It was a while ago that Myrna stopped to see us and tell us that she had decided to go on a mission. We were all so excited for her. Cora was a little jealous, she is not very patiently waiting till she can go, but still so happy for Grandma. Myrna started working on her papers and seeing what type of missions were out there for single sisters. And then she broke her knee. :( This set her back about a year. She was finally healed and ready to sent in the papers. We waited with anticipation to see where she would be called. The day came, the letter was opened. Called to the Montreal, Canada mission. So exciting, but not leaving for 6 months. Another long wait. Myrna decided to use the time to learn some French, among other things. The much anticipated day of her non-farwell arrived. Lalainia and Rachel had wanted to put on a meal for their mom, so we all got in and helped with that. There was a very nice turn out and good food. As the whole family was there were took advantage of the opportunity and took some family pictures. We had planned to do so, but got busy with food and clean-up. No one was left but all the Puzey's and bishop. When he came to say he was leaving I asked if he would mind taking a few quick pictures for us. He as very accommodating. We got a ton of pictures, I think a lot more than Myrna wanted to take.
Myrna had not been feeling well and was a bit anxious about the flight. When she went to get set apart the Stake President decided to set back her departure date a week so she could get better before she left. The next week we went down with her to get set apart and the morning after most of us headed off to the airport. She got all checked in.....
..said good-bye to everyone...
....and off she went.
Dave and I had decided to stay in the airport till she was on the plane just in case.
We waited the two hours, Blake starving the whole time because I had left the lunch in the car. He left us know often how hungry he was. We got the text that she was on the plane, feeling good and excited. We downloaded the flight tracker and then headed off. Too soon it turned out. The flight was delayed on the tarmac for 2 1/2 hours with mechanical problems. They ended up deplaning everyone and rescheduling flights. The first one Myrna could get was Tuesday. Lalainia came and got her and she stayed up there until her flight. Tuesday rolled around, on the plane, another 1/2 hour delay and finally she was off. We were so glad to see that flight land safely in Salt Lake. Such a long anticipated wait for her to go on this mission. We have heard that she is loving it so far, long full days, but it is going well. We are so excited for her and this opportunity and all that she is going to learn and do. And the service that she is going to give. What a great example she is to her children and grandchildren. Looking forward to seeing future Instagram posts and reading her emails.
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