Well we dropped Tyler off at the MTC this afternoon. It was quite an experience. We arrived at the MTC and it was a very organized process. When we turned into the parking lot we were ushered around to the curb and were told to unload our missionary, passengers and luggage. They directed Tyler and his luggage one way and sent me off to park the car.
After I parked the car, I walked back to the building and met up with everyone outside the MTC. They told us to take any outside pictures we wanted before we entered because Tyler would not be allowed to come back outside. Tyler went through a check in process and was given a name tag, address, etc. We were able to take some more pictures inside and then we were ushered down to a chapel.
This is where it got emotional. First of all, WHY did they have to play the LDS church commercials. I always cry when I see those commercials! I certainly didn't need to see them then.
The service started and they had us all sing "Called To Serve", which of course had every Mom in the room crying. They told us all about what to expect and reminded Moms and families that we need to leave our missionaries alone and not try to visit them while they were at the MTC or when they leave to the airport for thier mission. One thing they really emphasized was that our missionaries need to hear from us! So please write Tyler. Here is his address while he is at the MTC:
After I parked the car, I walked back to the building and met up with everyone outside the MTC. They told us to take any outside pictures we wanted before we entered because Tyler would not be allowed to come back outside. Tyler went through a check in process and was given a name tag, address, etc. We were able to take some more pictures inside and then we were ushered down to a chapel.
This is where it got emotional. First of all, WHY did they have to play the LDS church commercials. I always cry when I see those commercials! I certainly didn't need to see them then.
The service started and they had us all sing "Called To Serve", which of course had every Mom in the room crying. They told us all about what to expect and reminded Moms and families that we need to leave our missionaries alone and not try to visit them while they were at the MTC or when they leave to the airport for thier mission. One thing they really emphasized was that our missionaries need to hear from us! So please write Tyler. Here is his address while he is at the MTC:
Elder Tyler Scott Nash
MTC Mailbox #185
MO-STL 0224
2005 N. 900 E.
Provo, UT 84604-1793
The end of the service came and it was time to say goodbye. I think I did pretty good. I hugged him a couple of times and gave him a sloppy kiss on the cheek, which he quickly wiped off! He hugged Azure and Cade (finally got that hug he has been asking for for months). Then we turned and exited. I am excited for him! I hope that he LOVES his time at the MTC and on his mission.
Just a quick note about writing Tyler: If you go to DearElder.com, you can send him a letter for free. While he is at the MTC they will print it out and deliver it by noon the next day. After he leaves for his St. Louis they mail everything that is received by Thursday on Friday.
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