Well we made it to the Missionary Training Center (M.T.C.) in Provo, Utah. We've been here for 2 days, but it seems like 2 weeks. We keep looking @ each other & saying that we can't believe we're here! It's also interesting to refer to ourselves as Elder & Sister Petersen. When we get to Costa Rica on April 3rd, we'll be Elder & Hermana Petersen. As they say in Costa Rica, "tuanis", which means cool.
I have a few words of advice to give to any senior, that's considering going on a mission. First of all, go when you're young & get that experience under your belt. Second, don't wait till you hit the M.T.C., to "thirst on the word", or in other words, study the scriptures. I'm behind the 8 ball. Third, study a 2nd language & start now, preferably one that your spouse knows. They only have Senior missionaries stay in the M.T.C. for a short time & language is not part of the schedule, & fourth, get you house & affairs in order long before you put your papers in.
It's so fun to see ALL the missionaries here, young, old(er), Elders, sisters & from & going all over the world!! 85 senior missionaries checked in with us, 11 of which are single sisters. 2 of those are sister Sisters.
Being a senior missionary comes with plenty of jokes such as, references to hearing aids, medications, difficulty staying awake etc. There's even a special lounge for the seniors for taking a nap if needed. There's no time though, to take a nap.
The thrill for me was tonight @ the Devotional when all the missionaries sang, loud & very enthusiastic : )
