SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

He's official....Full-time missionary

Elder #2, Tautai or to those who know and love him just plain ol' TAI, entered the Provo MTC today. He was set apart last night by our awesome Stake President, Pres. McCleary and then just like that he was a full-time missionary. Man this day came way too fast. After a night of good-byes with family and friends, we were able to get some sleep. Our drive to Provo was quiet, subdued, emotional. After a quick bite to eat we dropped him off at 1:15pm and now he can finally put the long wait to an end and begin his service as a full-time missionary. He has been called to labor in the Arizona Gilbert Mission. It was another hard day, especially for Mom but we are grateful that Tai has made this very important and life changing decision in his young life to serve the Lord. As we drove through the gates of the MTC, we could see up ahead a familiar face, Tai's cousin Elder (Mica) Matua, smiling from ear to ear, who's been in the MTC since mid-August and is going to serve in the Korea Busan Mission. What a tender mercy for Tai and for us to have someone around that he knows and loves. Well, now it's time to GET TO WORK!!! We love you and God Bless. Alofa tele mo oe le atalii/uso pele!!

And he's off...Arizona is in for a treat

Elder(s) Matua...Mica and Tai

See you in 2

A picture before dropping of Tai at the MTC