Rebecca: MTC @home and Elder Olsen

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

MTC @home and Elder Olsen

Simeon became an elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood surrounded by these good men. He was ordained by his father.

Brother Rasmussen of the stake, Milt, John, William, Simeon, Bishop Hintze, Jay, and Scott

And support from good friends - Jack, Jesse, Matthew, Talia, Simeon

And the girls - Debbie ,Melissa, Lauri, Elise, Rae, Natalie, and Mom

And to support Uncle Simeon - Nellie, Lucy, Jack, Josh, Jared, Samuel, Gideon, Thomas, and Fredrick.

We enjoyed our day at the Provo city center temple with Simeon. Isaac surprised us by showing up from Portland, OR, where he is selling pest control. He stayed for the week and enjoyed Lake Powell and a farewell. We had the whole family together for Lake Powell. Perfect.

Simeon was set apart on June 26 as a full time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He began home MTC the next day.

Home MTC has been rewarding, and exhausting, a time to practice strict obedience and adjust to missionary life.

This is a favorite of mine as I feel like it represents the effort and dedication Simeon is already showing. He changed right before our eyes. He is learning the gospel and how to share. He is learning Spanish and he is making the most of every moment.

The 4th of July was fun but not Pday. Simeon ran the 5K and then ran to class. He got the afternoon of class off and made the most of family time.

And some fun fireman time. Part of the games at the park included a tug o war and the fire department spraying hoses. This is where Simeon go to help.

And is also Debbie's 16 birthday. Simeon decorated the cake and presented it to her like royalty.

We took advantage of his exercise time at 6:10 am and played some pickleball.

Got a few rides in the convertible.

Visited Debbie at Aloha where she sells snow cones.

Last Pday and we headed to the mountains.

Last Sunday was Nathan's blessing day. We got to drive the 2012 Mustang convertible up to Santaquin. It was another good day.

And spent more time right here than he ever thought possible. Hours of studying where he has been able to fall in love with missionary work, his companion, his district, and hopefully the Spanish language.