LAST BUT NOT LEAST

Well, the past 5 weeks in the MTC have flown by for the most part (although at times I think NOT FAST ENOUGH...I do miss her tons) and it will be off to PORTUGAL!

May 14th is the day...this is her last (but not least) week in the MTC.

 It has been a lot of the same things each day. I think Madison has already made some lifelong friends and had many SPIRITUAL experiences.

 I am learning from her letters each week also, so I look forward to more and more! She has a goal to finish the

B O O K  of  M O R M O N

before she leaves the MTC next tuesday.

I have been surfing the internet to learn all about PORTUGAL. Wow, what a gorgeous place! But enough pics for now I know there will be tons later on...

LISBON PORTUGAL

The Tamega River flows under a Roman-era

bridge in the scenic town of Amarante.

Photograph by Richard Klune/CORBIS

The Lord is helping her with the language. I can't wait to hear he speak it. I already told her when I talk to her from the Airport (yah! She gets

to call us May 14th) I want to hear something in Portuguese.

The next few weeks will be so exciting. Moving to Portugal and finding out where her first area will be...I know she is so ready to be there already.

Many people (non-members) have asked me about her and how she is doing. I had a conversation in the pool with a friend who said he believes in service to others. And even though he is not religious or a Mormon, he admires the service our church gives to others. I was so happy to see he noticed (and then  I thought...ok how can I change the fact that you are not Mormon! ;)