Preston MTC

I would say Alyssa looks pretty darn excited. The other sister is Alyssa's companion that we met at the SLC Airport. She is so cute. I am excited for both her and Alyssa.

Alyssa's First Email

Hello everyone. I made it to England safe and sound. I loved all the words of advice, encouragement, and support in my cute little note book. My preparation day is next Tuesday so I will e-mail you again then. I can't believe that I am actually here in England. As i look out this huge window that is right next to me it is lush and green and mystical looking. Awww i love it already. I didn't know this until today but i almost didn't have a companion. How crazy is that?! My companion is Sister Chambers, the girl we met at the airport. She wasn't supposed to even leave for her mission until December but 2 weeks ago they changed it on her. The one thing that was stopping her from coming at the earlier time was that she didn't get her visa yet, which is a huge deal! Everyone at the MTC was praying for something to work out so i could have a companion. The greatest thing happened. Sister Chambers got her visa the day before we all were to leave. It was a miracle! Wow is the Lord looking out for us! I love you guys and hope you are doing well. oh and i am supposed to ask for you to look for an invitation to a Picasa Web Album- and let me know if you've received it. You guys are great. I hope this e-mail is a little better than a post card getting sent saying i made it ok. well until we chat again.... pip pip cherrio
Love Sister Alyssa Longmore

She's Leaving on a Jet Plane

11:10 this morning Alyssa--I mean Sister Longmore boarded the plane to Atlanta Georgia and then on to Manchester England. I was prepared for all sorts of water works, but when we arrived at the Salt Lake City Airport Alyssa quickly met up with another sister missionary going to the same MTC in Preston, England. It is so nice not to feel alone. I was so happy that she wouldn't have to figure things out all by herself--not that she couldn't, but, well, you moms know what I mean. I don't think the impact of the fact that she will be gone for 18 months has fully hit me, but I'm sure it will!

Watch out Manchester Here she Comes!!!