Jordan has been called to the Tulsa Oklahoma mission. He will be going into the MTC on April 29th. This mission covers the east third of Oklahoma, the southwest third of Missouri, a small part of both Kansas and Arkansas. This mission includes the part of Missouri where the Garcia's lived. He seems excited. I am excited for him to have this experience.
We are now ready to start the shopping and get all the "stuff" that he needs.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
False Start
Tonight we received an email from the stake. Here it is:
Jordan’s papers were finally submitted tonight (Sunday Feb 15th).
I would think that his call would be at your home on March 4th if all goes normally.
We’ll keep you informed.
I don't know what happened. We are starting to feel like little kids waiting for Christmas. Not sure if the day will ever come.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Finally Submitted
Jordan's mission application is finally on its way to the church. It has been a real struggle to get here. There has just been one thing after another to get in the way.
Just a couple of examples:
First, when I called the dentists office to ask about bringing the form to them they decided that it had been a couple of days too long since his checkup (even though he had been back since then for a filling) and he would have to been seen again. But no problem, they could get him in in just 3 short weeks. I then scrambled to find a dentist that could see him. We did get him in in the next few days, but when they mailed the form to the bishop they did not fill it out fully. The bishop had to take it back to them to get it completed.
Second, his physical. Once again his regular doctor could not see him for more than a month. We did get him into another doctor, but they forgot to do his TB test. Jordan went back to get it done, but they sent the papers to the bishop without that information. We got a call from the stake Thursday night that they could not proceed without that. Yesterday I ran to the clinic to get a copy of that report. To be sure that it got in, I scanned it and emailed it to the stake. I did get a message back that they now have everything and can submit the application.
It has been clear to me during this process that the adversary does not want Jordan to go. More reason than ever that he should. The stake said that his call should come in about 2 weeks. We are thinking either the 18th or the 25th of this month. We now wait and are excited to begin the next step in the process.
Just a couple of examples:
First, when I called the dentists office to ask about bringing the form to them they decided that it had been a couple of days too long since his checkup (even though he had been back since then for a filling) and he would have to been seen again. But no problem, they could get him in in just 3 short weeks. I then scrambled to find a dentist that could see him. We did get him in in the next few days, but when they mailed the form to the bishop they did not fill it out fully. The bishop had to take it back to them to get it completed.
Second, his physical. Once again his regular doctor could not see him for more than a month. We did get him into another doctor, but they forgot to do his TB test. Jordan went back to get it done, but they sent the papers to the bishop without that information. We got a call from the stake Thursday night that they could not proceed without that. Yesterday I ran to the clinic to get a copy of that report. To be sure that it got in, I scanned it and emailed it to the stake. I did get a message back that they now have everything and can submit the application.
It has been clear to me during this process that the adversary does not want Jordan to go. More reason than ever that he should. The stake said that his call should come in about 2 weeks. We are thinking either the 18th or the 25th of this month. We now wait and are excited to begin the next step in the process.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Ramblings
I am not sure what the deal is, but I just have not been in a "blogging" mood for a while. In an effort to do better I will try to catch up on the last month.
First, we went to the open house at the Draper Temple. It was great. Beautiful as you would expect and a great spirit there. They did something that I have not seen done before. They took us in groups into a sealing room and talked to us about what happens there and what it means. I felt that this was a great addition to the tour. I am so grateful for the blessings of the temple and the peace that it brings to me.
Second, Jordan is in the middle of his mission application process. He will be meeting with the Stake President on Thursday evening and then the application should go on to the church. We are expecting his call to come by the end of the month. It is amazing to reach this point. His life long goal is being realized and we are happy for him. His friend Ben got his call last week to New Zealand and that has really increased the reality of this for us.
Third, our water heater is on the outs. It is only a year old and is under warranty. In fact the problem must be wide spread because when I called there was an option just for these models. I just got out of an eye opening, cold shower. It is amazing how pampered we are. Our homes are kept warm or cool without much thought from us. We expect to have power at the touch of a switch. We don't even think about hot water most of the time. Times like these make me grateful for those who came before us. Today the part should arrive and then we can schedule its installation. Three days without hot water will soon be a distant memory.
First, we went to the open house at the Draper Temple. It was great. Beautiful as you would expect and a great spirit there. They did something that I have not seen done before. They took us in groups into a sealing room and talked to us about what happens there and what it means. I felt that this was a great addition to the tour. I am so grateful for the blessings of the temple and the peace that it brings to me.
Second, Jordan is in the middle of his mission application process. He will be meeting with the Stake President on Thursday evening and then the application should go on to the church. We are expecting his call to come by the end of the month. It is amazing to reach this point. His life long goal is being realized and we are happy for him. His friend Ben got his call last week to New Zealand and that has really increased the reality of this for us.
Third, our water heater is on the outs. It is only a year old and is under warranty. In fact the problem must be wide spread because when I called there was an option just for these models. I just got out of an eye opening, cold shower. It is amazing how pampered we are. Our homes are kept warm or cool without much thought from us. We expect to have power at the touch of a switch. We don't even think about hot water most of the time. Times like these make me grateful for those who came before us. Today the part should arrive and then we can schedule its installation. Three days without hot water will soon be a distant memory.
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