10/06/12 Mission age lowered

10/6/12

Holy Smokes. President Monson just lowered the age of missionaries to go out to 18 effective immediately. And YW can now go at 19. That means Dallas could leave as early as the end of May (after he graduates) and Bryce would be just 1 year behind him. That's pretty big news! Dallas says he's scared. Bryce seems kind of excited. The girls couldn't be happier (they get their own room when they get rid of their next brother). I'm gonna start saving my money cause that's gonna mean no time for the boys to save money for their missions. And if they go out as planned we'd have 1 year of $800 per month. Ouchy. Oh well, not too worried...if you are willing to serve the Lord finds a way to make it possible, right?!

Conference has been really good. Lots of talk about missionary work and "I'm a Mormon, live it, love it!" and other positive messages. Look forward to tomorrow.

The weather here has been perfect today. The sun was shining and it wasn't too hot. If I could order a day up it would be today (weather wise!)

Things have been super busy -- the cops seem to have a quota thing going or something. They wrote over 300 tickets last month. (I think 220 - 240 is usual, sometimes less). My phone rings incessantly at work. I took off Thursday for our Anniversary and Friday for a conference and Kathy stayed and kept the office in order. It feels good to remove myself from the madness!!!! Monday is Columbus Day so ... YEAH!!! Another day away. I really feel like I could use a LONG break but this is really great too!

Dad's been working a way lot lately. St George news.com is keeping him super busy and then of course the Mag. The next couple of weeks I don't think I'll see much of him.

Dallas went out with Elder Campbell last Monday night all evening. Elder Campbell's comp was sick and I guess stayed in (they live with members so I guess that's ok???) Anyway, they had a nice experience. I hope to keep the Elder's close and working with Dallas. The new Elder doesn't seem to click as well with everyone so hopefully Elder C sticks around awhile!

Well I'm writing at night instead of in the morning and I'm struggling! Too tired to put thoughts together good. Take care and love you lots! mom.

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