Week 3 - Arrived in New York Today!

NOTE FROM EMILY'S MOM:  Emily left the MTC about 4:15 this morning and called us on Google Hangouts for just a few minutes when she got to the airport and through security around 8 am.  I didn't realize the MTC no longer has shuttle vans or a bus to take the missionaries to the airport.  Emily got the grand adventure of juggling all her luggage and carry-ons by herself through a series of city bus, the Front Runner train, transferring to Trax, and then another bus to the airport and finally through multiple terminals to get to hers.  She went with a group of all 8 sisters from her District plus a lone Elder it appears, and they tried to help each other, but it sounds like it was quite the adventure.  Then they caught a flight around 9 am with a stop somewhere mid-country before arriving in Rochester around 5 pm.  We've been waiting on pins & needles hoping to hear more from her.  Because she was traveling and not on wifi much today, she didn't get a chance to upload any pictures to Google Photos.  I've been watching the mission blog closely, though, and was able to get a few photos from other moms who were lucky enough to get some.  Her mission president also sent a lovely letter to us about 8:30 this evening with a great photo and explanation of their schedule.  Yay!  I should hear from her again this Sunday for sure since it's Mother's Day :)  

The day before departure to the mission--ready to go to New York!

The crazy early morning trip to the Salt Lake Airport--waiting for the train.

Here's the email we received from Emily's Mission President on 5/7/19, 8:26 pm MST:

We wanted to let you know that your wonderful missionary has safely arrived in Rochester. They landed shortly after 5:00 pm. We took them to downtown Rochester where they had the opportunity to talk to people about the gospel of Jesus Christ. They each did a great job and had neat experiences. We then brought them to the mission home, fed them dinner and put them to bed early. It has been a long travel day for them. Tomorrow they will arise at 6:30 and get ready for the day. We will have a short meeting at the Mission Office at 8:30 am to cover logistical matters and then we will take them to the Sacred Grove. What a great place to start your mission! After the experience in the grove we will head back to the Mission Office where they will meet their new companion and head to their area.  They will reach out to you on their preparation day - for the Sisters that can be Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday depending on their assignment. The Elders  have preparation day on Monday.  This is such a great group of missionaries. We are so impressed with each one of them. Sister Evans and I promise to do our best to care for them and help them to develop their faith and discipleship. We thank you for sending your wonderful daughter or son on a mission. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. You can email, text or call.  We feel so blessed to have the privilege to serve with your child. 

With much appreciation,

President Zach Evans
New York Rochester Mission

President Zach Evans and his wife with the 8 new sisters and 1 elder who arrived today!
Emily is right in the middle (pale green dress).