Call from the Airport

I just got to speak with Elder DeGraw on the phone while he was waiting for his flight at the airport. It was 8 minutes 11 seconds of pure joy that didn't last long enough-- hanging up was excrutiating, and had all of us in tears.  He was excited to tell us about the departing devotional. They watched a video by Elder Bednar, when it was over-- they were told to stand up-- then Elder Bednar walked through the door right next to Cameron. He said it was a great close to his MTC experience (which was pretty perfect). He and another Elder sprained their ankles last p-day, and have been in ankle braces all week. Cameron said its feeling better. He thanked us for the emails, and said they are really helpful to him. He started to get emotional when he said, "This is scary, but great." He closed by sharing his sweet testimony. He was so upbeat and positive. I know that being so far out of his comfort zone is really hard for him, and I'm just so so beyond proud of him. This is all new (and scary), but I know he's got this and will be great. Arizona is about to receive THE BEST gift in the form of a tall skinny blonde boy from Idaho!!!

*we received this surprise picture of Elder DeGraw and Elder Horrocks from someone we don't know. Such a great surprise!!!