We just completed our 1st week of training at the MTC.  The training was focused on Preach My Gospel (PMG in Missionary Lingo).  It was wonderful and filled with the spirit.  Sister Roberts thought there was nothing new that she could learn from PMG but she was wrong. HaHa.

Much of the time was spent learning to teach the Doctrine of Christ to others.  We were paired with the a wonderful couple from Utah, who will be serving in the Yukon.  We took turns teaching each other and inviting to take action. We believe we have made life-long friends.  A photo is attached.

Our teachers were young students attending BYU.  They were excellent! Below is a photo of our District.  

Food at the MTC gets 2 out of 5 stars.  We had to sneak out Wednesday and get a juicy hamburger at The Creamery.  We walked back to the MTC in a light rain to help us digest. - Elder Roberts

Packing for 18 Months

Fitting 18 months worth of clothing and supplies into 6 suitcases for 2 people was a challenge.  Going over the weight limit of 50 pounds was the biggest concern for me.  You know, all those heavy bottles of hair product, lotion and other things that women with curly hair need in a hummid climate like the Philippines.  My husband packed a few of my things in his bag.

I googled how to pack most efficiently.  I tried the clothes bundling method and found it really did work to keep your clothes from wrinkling. - Sister Roberts

After many weeks of planning and numerous doctor's visits, we submitted our mission papers the end of June.  Our call arrived 7 long weeks later on August 13, 2018.  We opened it that night at our daughter's home.  We are excited to serve in the Philippines Cauayan Mission.  Cauayan is pronounced like "Hawaiin", but with a C.