Soeur Alissa Maureen Murdoch: The photos tell the story

Sunday, February 10, 2013

The photos tell the story

Here are a few fun photos to show the wonderful events that have happened in our household. Alissa could not wait for her call to arrive! She was so excited to get it that she took the car to the post office...........sure the mailman had not left yet to deliver mail to his route..............................and she was right! This was one excited girl that came running into the house with her envelope and waited from 2pm till everyone arrived..friends, family and neghbors.

And the call was for ...............................................

the "Canada, Montreal Mission!!! French speaking!

Below is a picture of all her friends who came to support her for the opening of her call. Several pictured already had their calls. What an exciting time to be 18 and 19 years old!

The day has arrived as well as the hour to finally be on our way to the MTC. How could something be so excitng and yet so sad? My response to Alissa was, "we do hard things because we love the Savior." And I love this daughter.

2 comments:

UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:47 PM
So FUN! i'm amazed also at how many girls there are that are deciding to go now. How exciting for them and us as a church! Thanks for creating this, Barbara!
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ReNaeFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:12 PM
Oh man, this brings back so many memories. Thanks for doing the blog Barbara. Make me cry to just look at this picture. Yes, sad and happy. Love you Alissa!
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The Army of Helaman

Our Heavenly King is calling to us
To come and join the fight,
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And come with swords held tight.
For lo, the numerous enemy lines
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We are His Army of Helaman.
We come with faith in the living God,
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We won’t give up, we won’t let up
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As the Hope of Israel.
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In the fight against all sin,
There is no sword that slays the truth
Or hurts the Army of Helaman.
The call is to come, to not give in,
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For that is what the Saviour did
When He died for me and you.
So courage, friends! Come join the ranks
Of missionary men and women
Who stand with testimonies firm
In the God of the Army of Helaman.