to come on a conference call to share the moment of opening the Big White Envelope...(same as Alicia).
Two of our families, who live close were with us in the home, Brian & Sheri, Nathan and Daniel, and Trevor and Lisa, Aubrey, Colby, Sierra, Savanna and Ariel. 
We waited until 6:15 pst and it took us about 10 minutes to get everyone on the line so Ron could open and read the call.
We were delighted to get our Full Time Mission Assignment as a couple. We have been asked to serve in the "England Manchester Mission" the big EMM for 23 months and will be enter the MTC on the 4th of May 2009 and leave for England on the 11th of May 2009.
We, of course, are very excited and anxious as we think of the many things we need to do to leave our lovely Portland, our children, our new beautiful home, and ALL our family, friends, and loved ones.
We know that blessings will surround all of you and that as we and Alicia serve the Lord for these few months, all of us will feel of these blessings.
