EK3 enters the MTC!!

EK3, or Elder Kelly # 3 is now officially a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He went into the MTC today at Noon and I am very excited for him. He has been staying at my grandma's in Pleasant Grove for the last few days and skipped some classes so that I could spend some time with him before he went in. My Aunt Vickie and cousin Nathan came by to visit with both of us, so last night was spent mostly talking with them. We also had a really fun time using isight to talk with family at home and used video effects to make funny faces while we chatted with them. Grandma, Ryan, and I also played dominos for a few hours yesterday and this morning just to pass the time.

I forgot how short the MTC orientation meeting really is. We got to the MTC early enough to be seated near the front and on the left. We sat there watching LDS commercials about family for a good 45 minutes, but I'm not complaining. I got teary-eyed a couple times when we sang "Called to Serve" and watched the video, but I was too happy and excited to cry even when I had to say goodbye. Ryan got teary-eyed a couple times himself, which I always find cute.

I got a couple really good last hugs from Ryan (which are my favorite hugs) and then he tried to start going toward his exit. We were way in the front, so there were obstacles, namely crying missionaries and families, in the way. He ended up going down the hall instead of out the other door like Steven and Kevin did. There was no way to really take pictures of that part, one, because they said no picture taking, and two, there were too many people blocking the way, even Ryan's way, from getting to where he was supposed to go.

Anyway, I am very excited for EK3 and all the experiences he will have for the next two years! I'm looking forward to hearing from him and seeing how much he grows.

Here is his MTC address. He will depart for Ft. Lauderdale Florida December 2, 2008.

Elder Ryan Matthew Kelly

MTC Mailbox # 274

FL-FTL 1202

2005 N. 900 E. 

Provo, UT 84604-1793

His Mission Home address is:

7951 SW Sixth St. Suite 110
Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33324-3211
United States