I Hope They Call You on a Mission...

In the Mormon world, proselyting is a big thing. Most 19 year old boys are encouraged to go out for 2 years to teach and preach and do what missionaries do. Some 21 year old females do the same, but for 18 months instead of 24. Also, retired couples can go out for anywhere from 6 months to 3 years, depending on what kind of mission they are participating in.

Missionaries really don't have much say in where they go or what they do. Especially the younger kids. My oldest brother served in Mexico, the other went to Northern California (though he specifically requested to not go to California), and my younger brother went to Guatemala. I did my time in Southern California. My father and mother spent a year in Mexico 7 years ago. My in-laws spent 3 years in Chile around that same time. Currently, I have a nephew in Argentina who will be done in November of this year and another nephew in Bolivia who still has over a year and a half to serve.

So why the post about missionaries?

My folks have requested to go on another mission.

Though I am sad at the thought of them being gone for 2 or so years, I'm really excited for them. My dad in particular is chomping at the bit to be able to go out and work as missionaries do.
Here's the thing. We don't know where or when they are going yet. We assumed they'd get the letter telling them all the deets 2 weeks ago when they were on their trip, or even last week after they came home from their vacay, but it didn't come. That leaves this week. Cross your fingers, say your prayers, light a candle, whatever it is that you do, do it for my folks. It's time for them to get that letter that says Mozambique or Timbuktu.