The Mission Call!

So, the envelope arrived today and we all had our fun guesses at

where Shea would go. His hopes were that:

1. He wouldn't go to Utah on his mission.

(and take chances of his mom trying to sneak in a visit)

2. He would leave the country

(and not have to hear about Obama for 2 years)

3. Not have to learn a new language

(Yay! English!)

4. Go somewhere tropical for the fruits that he loves

(now he'll just benefit from the "fruits of his labors")

5. Return home with an accent.

(very possible)

and mom's guess or hopes were for Europe so she and dad can travel

to pick him up in 2 years and travel through Paris on the way...Yippee!

It arrived today anticipating Shea's return home from work!
The anticipation has just killed him this week
for example: crawling into bed one night with mom after
having a severe stomach ache knowing this was in the mail
One Proud Mom!

Phone calls to grandparents!
Grandma and Grandpa Braden were so excited as England is
their most favorite vacation spot
Reading mission papers with Uncle Dew

More Phone calls along with a happy sister!

Looking at the map of his area. Shea will report

to the Preston, England MTC on May 1st 2009

Best friends share the moment. Both

are excited to serve the Lord in their

areas!