A Mighty Reunion

Steve served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, from 1980-1982, in Anchorage Alaska.  Mike has been called to serve in the exact same mission as his dad.  He will be serving from 2013-2015.

As word got out about Mike's mission, Steve's mission companions from 23 years ago began disseminating the news.  They were thrilled and excited for Mike.  Within days, a plan was established for several of Steve's old mission companies to meet up with us at El Matador to get to know Mike, and share stories and photos from their mission.

Brent and Angie Carling, Brett and Cindy Hales, Marilee and Brad Cordery, and Tracy Arave and his lovely wife, all joined us for dinner and a delightful night reminiscing about their adventures in the Anchorage Alaska mission.   They had some great stories!  I even learned what a "hooter" is.  Much different than my definition. Steve was always a character, and his shenanigans  didn't stop on his mission. Of course it was innocent, not breaking the rules type of mischief.  We laughed until we cried, about some of the pranks he pulled while serving in the mission office, and as a tracking missionary.

We spent 3 1/2 hours laughing (there were some serious stories) and getting to know one another.  Mike and I had a wonderful time, and were so grateful to such amazing friends that would take the time to share with us their experiences, and wonderful stories of Steve and his mission.  Mike is more excited than ever to serve in his Dad's mission.  I know he will come back with his own experiences, and his own love for the great people of Anchorage Alaska.