Growing anticipation

As we celebrated Matthew's 19th birthday today, much of the event was looking forward to his upcoming mission. He received gifts that will help him prepare and serve, and help increase his appreciation for the people and culture of Chile! Here he is, proudly displaying the national flag of Chile. (Note the less desirable Texas state flag, pointed downward; it looks identical, except the blue field on the left extends top to bottom.)

Chili for Chile

Our wonderful home teachers, Brad and Nate Adamson, dropped by the house this evening. Nate told us they had been shopping and saw something that Matt might enjoy. This is a pretty clever creation! (Click on each image to view details.)

Called to Serve!!

Elder Matthew Walter Kenison has been called to serve in the Chile Santiago West mission, entering the MTC on March 11, 2009.

We are much pleased!

It's Here!!!

I had the thrilling experience of checking the mailbox this afternoon, and finding this envelope addressed to Elder Matthew Walter Kenison (click to view enlarged):


It's hard to imagine that this envelope contains the information we've been looking forward to so eagerly! There is somewhere a state or area or country which we barely care about now, which will become VERY important to us later today and will always hold a special place in our hearts!

Stay tuned — to be opened later today!!

Waiting for the call!

We expect Matt's mission call to arrive in the mail on Wednesday December 24 (if we're lucky) or on Friday December 26 (if we're not, which is more likely). Come back to see the news posted here!