Russell talking to parents on way to Provo

Nice guy at the Provo Greyhound station. He was telling us of his mission to the Philippines

Russell waiting on the bus station bench for luggage to arrive. We got there at 9:10 am and it arrived at 9:25. Good timing!

Missionary Mall Shoe shopping

Russell pointing at his mission on the big map at missionary mall. They don't let us take this picture in the MTC anymore

Unloading his luggage at the MTC

It is a rule that you have to take a picture here or they don't let you into the MTC.

Sad Russell. Apparently the Missionary Field is closed. too bad. First the border visa problem, now this. No it is about the soccer field!

Nice Lady took Russell's picture and is mailing it to Bennetts.

Russell & Uncle Greg (taken by the nice lady at the MTC)

Another required picture (at least by Uncle Greg!) Taken by some nice spanish speaking missionaries that arrived at the MTC the week before

Oh yes, and the missionary biking statue picture. Another must.

And of course he had to enter in this door...

Getting directions on where to go to be set apart

President Breinholt after setting him apart. I know his son from the Nauvoo pageant... Steve Breinholt - the original main character

Take two at the main desk after being set apart

Getting instructions. We were way early because of the setting apart so hardly anyone there yet... but they sure arrived soon!

First picture with his official name tag!

Address card from the MTC... leaving Jan 21 2009!

Big picture in the MTC entrance

David O McKay's "What ere thou art, act well thy part" monument in the entrance to the MTC

First edition of the Book of Mormon on display

Again, it was still closed on the way out!

Address close up