Arrived in McAllen!

 MEL ARRIVED TO MCALLEN, GOT HIS NEW COMPANION.


On Monday, November 23rd, at 4:30 am, we dropped Elder Mel Wilson off at the SLC airport. That was very VERY difficult. Mel is our second missionary, and it doesn't get any easier. We brought Brian & Christian, William, and our family. We were all in tears saying goodbye. 



Today we found out that Elder Cole Christensen, who's family lives across the street from us and has been in our ward for the past 8 years will be Mel's trainer! We are so excited for this. Cole is a GREAT kid and will be an amazing trainer for Mel. They are in an area that is 3 hours away from the mission home. We are so thrilled to see the successes they will have!



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