Report in ONE Day!

When I woke up this morning and got on the computer, this is the first thing I saw:

Major butterflies for me and Terry said, "piece of cake!".

(Don't get confused, we are going to Iceland, however, the

country of Iceland falls in the Denmark Mission boundaries.) 

The first time we signed in to the Full Time Missionary Portal back in September it said 126 days, that seemed like a long time away. Now, here it is. It's been fun making memories, reflecting, and enjoying every moment.

Last Sunday was our Mission Farewell, WOW, what a great time we had. THANK YOU to our family, friends, business partners, and neighbors for your love and support. MANY of you attended, while others sent messages, we appreciate and love every.single.one.of.YOU!

Here are a few shots taken at our home after Church. Photo credits go mostly to Lorraine Brown, my Uncle Terry Brown's wife. 

 Berit Lockhort, Brynlie Bradford, Paxton Auger
Lots of cousin fun

 Michele and Brad Nelson

My nephew and his wife

 Vina Lee Johnson Foster

My sister and best friend

 Tara and Bob Nelson

My nephew and his wife

 My handsome companion

He had a GREAT day, he's a 'people' person

 Me, Natasha Brown Lockhart, her son Gunner, and Terry

Tasha's my cousin

Abbie Foster, Haylie Nelson, Mason Foster

My niece, great niece, and great nephew

Korey and Emily Wright

Keyton and Ashlyn

The Wright's are our friends and business partners

Keyton is Terry's best little buddy

Ashlyn is a sweetheart, inside and out

Tracie Shepherd Bradford

Our daughter

Me, Tasha, and cute little Gunner

Beretta Bradford

Our handsome grandson

Ashlie Irene Shepherd Hughes and Morgan Hughes

Ashlie is our daughter, Morgan is our grandson

Sydnie Hughes

Our beautiful granddaughter

Benjamin Arthur Shepherd

Our son

Tyler Lee Shepherd

Our son

Kellie Lundell Shepherd

Our beautiful daughter-in-law

Tyler's wife

 Joshua James Foster and Michael

Josh is my cute nephew and his baby son

Terry, Sydnie, and me

Me, Josh & Allie Quist, Terry

and the STAR, Ember

Ember Grace Quist

Our Great Granddaughter

She thought the day was just wonderful!

Grandpa still got his Sunday afternoon nap,

even with lots of shenanigans from the grandkids

Brielle Bradford, Lillie Auger, Paxton Auger, Brynlie Bradford 

Knox Terry Auger

This little guy is our grandson who was born in Australia. It was said, this is how everyone feels about Grandpa and Grandma leaving for an entire year :)  

There were LOTS MORE people, I wish I had a picture of each and every one of you to post. I don't, though. However, our hearts and minds are filled with memories of your love, support, and goodness.

Thanks to Kellie being persistent, she was able to get tickets to the Provo City Center Tempe Open House. It was wonderful to see this beautiful House of the Lord before we leave. Thank you Kellie! 

Kathie Johnson Lawrence and me

Kathie was my best buddy in junior high and high school. She called the morning of our Farewell and was crying because of the snow, she couldn't make the drive. She did come a few days later, for one last hug. Thank you Kathie for your constant love, friendship, and example of good.

President Daniel Byron Geslison came to our home today and set both Terry and I apart to do this special records preservation mission in Iceland.  

MAJOR BUTTERFLIES . . . PIECE OF CAKE