2 December 2008

We received phone calls from Johnny on Monday as he was waiting in the Airport. He was excited to be out of the MTC and see cars and people again. :) He sounded really good... Excited to be going to the Mission field but a little nervous. He flew out Monday Morning from Salt Lake City to Dallas, Texas and then on to Buenos Aires. From there, he traveled to Neuquen and arrived Tuesday night. What a LONG trip! Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, We got a call from his Mission Mom. She said that John had arrived with no problems and was meeting with the Mission President and that She and the President were both very impressed with him as a young man. Sister Cook says that he will be an awesome missionary (We aren't surprised!) John's first assignment is in General Roca. It is about 45 min. east of Neuquen. Sister Cook said that the Neuquen Mission is a very safe mission. (Nice to know!) His P-days are going to be on Mondays and the best way to communicate is through emails. He will use the same email as he did at he MTC. John said that he would love pictures from people so he can keep up with changes and activities back home. (Remember: If you send him a package for Christmas---It is summer in Argentina right now! His companions have been receiving hot cocoa. John says he would rather have Strawberry Lemonade :) )