I knew he would need that rain coat in the UK

It was a last minute, but essential purchase for his start in London!

We are as the army of Helaman

Special whole mission conference with Clay Christensen

We are as the army of Helaman,

We have been taught in our youth.

And we will be the Lord's missionaries,

To bring the World His Truth

(5th row back, middle section, 3rd from the left)

Wishes Really do Come True

When Gareth found out he would be serving in the London Mission for a short time, he really hoped he would be able to meet up with his good friend Kris.  He didn't have to wait long as the day he arrived Kris was at the Mission Home to meet his new companion too.

So here are Elder Allen and Elder Williams, they haven't seen each other for 13 months!  Lets hope they get to meet up one more time before Elder Williams jets off to California.

MTC - Still Smiling

Can you spot Elder Williams?  Back row, third from left.

Here he is with his companion

and his district at the Preston Temple.

Really lovely email today answering all the mum questions that I asked in my letter this week. (Things like have you done any laundry, is your bed comfy and 

are your shirts creased from the suitcase?)

 Also telling us a bit about what he has been learning.  He has had to spend his free time filling out those VISA forms but I think its all done now.

England MTC- Elder Gareth Williams

With a slight temporary change to his assignment we made it to the departure day.  He made it very easy for us as he was so keen to get going on this journey. We know that he has a strong testimony of his Saviour, Jesus Christ and this is his reason for serving.  

Time for one last selfie before we walked him to the door.

He had the biggest smile on his face here with his MTC President and his wife, President and Sister Preston.

The Call- Part 2

I was in a rush and just wanted to put up the call so I didn't have time to write much the other day.

We are so excited that Gareth has chosen to serve a mission, and it really is his choice.  He has studied and prepared for this without nagging-unlike his school work!  We have met so many fantastic friends through LDS missions, young men who have served in our Branch, Senior couples who have left their families to support us over here in Wales and the families of those willing missionaries.  We are grateful that Gareth will have that chance to bless other peoples lives while he serves the Lord for two years in the California, Roseville Mission.

He will be far away but he will be protected and watched over.

I know he is doing the right thing for him at this time.

The Call

Gareth's mission call finally came.  We are so proud of him.