Sweethearts 2022

Rhett got asked to sweethearts by his friend Adyson. They went to breakfast, aerial yoga for their day date and then pictures and dinner that night before the dance. He had a great time with her. Such cute kids! 

 

Elder Hawkins & Elder Bundor

We have received our first email from Elder Hawkins. We know he is struggling with his companion. His companion is from Liberia and speaks very rough English. His companion is also almost 27 years old. It has been an extreme challenge for him. I was so glad to see this cute picture on Facebook of the two of them together. Dallin is even smiling. It sure made my day! 

 

Pics From State

Some pictures the professional took at state. I LOVE seeing these action shots. 

The flyer (Payton) switches legs in the air on this stunt. Incredible to see the switch mid-way when they haven’t even caught her foot yet as they go up. 

When Rhett bases across from a girl he has to bend his knees and arch his back to get at her height. I love this picture showing him base and yell at the same time. 

This picture is my favorite! I love that Rhett can reach clear to the sky when he catches these girls! I can’t believe how much higher his arms go than the girls. I love it!

State Cheer 2022

On February 12, 2022 Rhett‘s cheer team got to participate in the A4 state cheer competition. Such an incredible opportunity! His team is so fun to watch and they have worked so hard this year to make it to state. All four of their routines looked great. Show was a little shaky and we knew we received a deduction for sideline because of the way one of the girls threw the sign off the mat. We were nervous as they got ready to announce results. But…IT WAS A CLEAN SWEEP!! We got first in EVERY EVENT! Bonneville Cheer has never done that. Such an awesome thing to be a part of!! The Bonneville cheerleaders are the A4 STATE CHAMPIONS! Wahoo!! What makes it even better is that they are back-to-back state champs. Not many can say they have that title. So proud of Rhett! 

 

Ghana MTC

The Ghana MTC posted a few pics of their new Elders. It was fun to see Elder Hawkins among them. He doesn’t look too pleased with the food, and his cheeks look red and shiny I think from 2 days of travel in a mask, but it was SO GOOD to see he’d made it. 

 

And He’s Off

 Dallin had to be to the airport at 4 AM on February 9th. When we got there we were one of the first ones to the airport that day and the sign on the door said only ticketed passengers could enter. So Rhett and Laiklie gave him their hugs out side and headed back to the car. Ryan and I masked up and headed in with him hoping they wouldn’t kick us out. We were able to get him through getting his ticket and his baggage loaded. The airport was still fairly empty and so we were able to give him hugs and say our goodbyes. He headed through security and we went back to sit in the car and watch through the windows. Two other elders flew out that morning with Dallin. Elder Layton and Elder Lerwill. We were a little bummed when their families arrived and all members went in and stood around and visited for a good 30 minutes before they sent their boys through security. If we had known they weren’t being strict on the rules at the airport we would have done the same. One of Rhett‘s friends was flying out on that same plane and sat behind Dallin. She let us know that him and the other two elders found each other and were able to get on the plane together. Such a relief. 

We received a phone call from New York later that afternoon. Dallin had borrowed a phone to call and let us know they had arrived there. His voice was shaky and hurt my heart. He called again Thursday at noon to let us know he had arrived in Ghana. He sounded better that day. He told us he was sick of showing people his passport and yellow fever card but had made it to the MTC and was ready to sleep. He was absolutely exhausted from two days of travel! 

Tearful Goodbyes

Lots of love means lots of tears. It’s so hard to say goodbye for 2 years. Dallin is so very loved and will be greatly missed. There is no where else we’d rather him be though then serving the Lord.