nd now an Elder in the mission field.Blayne got his mission call on December 11, 2008. He was called to serve in the Minneapolis, Minnesota mission and was called to report to the MTC on Februray 11, 2009. The two months went by so fast. He got his call on Dec. 11 and he received his endowments on Jan. 11, 2009 and a month later he was in the MTC.
He has really had some special experiences while preparing. He had his farewell and he had a ton of people show up. It really made his feel great that he had so many friends and family come and support him. When he recieved his endowments, he was very emotional. He wrote home in his first letter and said that it had changed his life. When he saw his family, he said he had an overwhelming feeling that the family is meant to be forever. He said that he knew that night that the church is the only true church.
While getting to the MTC he was emotional but he knew what he was doing was right. He had family and friends come to the MTC. It was really awesome to have Tate, Brain and Oakley come and see him off. It's been so great to see Blayne and his friends grow up and to see that they have all grown in the gospel and have made themselves ready to serve the Lord. We know that the Lord will have some amazing missionaries out in the next 3-4 years.
Blayne has written home and has let us know that he's busy at work. There really is no time for him to worry about home life. He has found strength in the branch presidency at the MTC and has found strength from the other missionaries. The food is good he says and he's excited to work. He's greatful for the chance to serve the Lord.
