We leave in a few days for Utah prior to entering the MTC on May 2, 2011.  Our house is packed and we are ready to go.  Pictures of Dallas at the mail box receiving our Mission call in February and front and back pictures of our home we are leaving for 18 months.  We are grateful to serve the Lord in Rome Italy!

Visa Trip to Chicago

One March 15, 2011 we traveled to Chicago to apply for our Visa.  We were told it could take 2-4 months to receive.  Three days later on March 18th the finalized Visa was deliverd to the church!  We did not understand the miracle that happened until a few days later when we were asked to start our mission early due too unexpected events in Italy. We are grateful for the Lord's tender mercies. A photo of Elder Valentine in the Chicago airport and Sister Valentine in a Lego store close to the Italian consulate.