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Alexander Graham Bell, I love you.

It was the best phone call ever!!! We got to TALK to Austin this morning for 20 minutes. He was able to call us from the airport before he boarded to fly to California.

It was so good to hear his voice. I only cried when I first heard him and at the end when I had to say good-bye. He sounded so happy and excited. He said he felt that way, but was nervous too. There are 14 missionaries going with him to Oakland/San Francisco. Three are girls. Some are Spanish speaking like Austin, some are going Chinese speaking (they were in the MTC 12 weeks to learn the language) and some were going English speaking.

Austin certainly sounded grown up and he said he really likes the ones he is traveling with....he obviously doesn't know those speaking Chinese, they were in a different part of the MTC. He has a long day ahead of him.

He will land in California, will be picked up by his Mission President, will eat lunch, have training, have dinner, have more training and then he will meet his companion. He will start working tomorrow!

What a great way to start the day!

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Circe said…
So exciting! I remember going to the airport back in the day to see Scott off to California. All of our friends were there. He gave me a hug. It was surreal and emotional. Times have changed! At least he got to call you, and those airport scenes...it's probably best they don't do that anymore! I hope Austin has lots of success. It sounds like he's fired up!
March 21, 2012 at 9:59 AM
M3 said…
Yay Austin!! Welcome to California.
March 21, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Catherine said…
What an exciting day!!

You've raised a wonderful young man mom and dad! I know he will do you proud!!

Praying for him as he moves forward with his mission.
March 21, 2012 at 11:51 AM
Nate said…
OH Laurel, my thoughts and prayers are with you and with Austin. He will be a GREAT missionary!!
March 21, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Lisa~~ said…
Very exciting and Austin is going to do great.
March 21, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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