Elder Waite is home!

Elder Waite came home from his mission on Wednesday, June 5th. He was supposed to fly into Cody at about 8:30 that night, but his flight took off early from Denver. He actually landed in Cody about 20 minutes early.  It was a good thing we planned to get there early because we saw his plane in the air when we were still about a mile from the airport.  We watched his plane land as we were driving down the road.  We made it into the airport before he got off the plane.

It was so wonderful to give him a welcome home hug.  He looked so good and happy.  I am so grateful for all the growth and change we have seen in Matthew as he served the Lord as a full time missionary. He loved his mission and he loved the people. It is fun to listen to him speak Navajo.  He and Aaron have a little game that I love to listen to. Matthew calls  Aaron little one in Navajo. Aaron answers back that his name is Aaron.  They do it over and over again.  It is so fun to listen to.

Matthew didn't get to see David, MaryAnne and Dallin until Saturday evening because they were gone on trek.  The whole Stake Presidency was also gone on trek so Matthew was lucky enough to get to stay a missionary until Sunday afternoon when he could meet with President Davidson.  Matthew was able to work with the Cody Elders on Thursday and Saturday. He stayed around here on Friday and helped Neil work on some projects.

I prayed and prayed that Aaron would accept Matthew back. Prayers are answered and Aaron has made friends with Matthew. I think that as Matthew was obedient and sacrificed to serve the Lord has blessed Aaron to make friends with him.