DearElder.com

This is an amazing website that allows you to send care packages and letters. www.dearelder.com If you are looking for something to send her the Chips and Salsa are perfect because she can actually have that stuff. You can also send letters from this website. DearElder.com offers FREE same-day letter delivery to the Provo MTC. No excuses people :)

Ready to go...

FROM SISTER PECK:

Here are some pictures of my last couple days. Lauren checks me in at the McCarren airport. [editors note: Rhonda's mom and the Vances dropped her off at the airport] It was my last time to be alone. Weird! At the gate we were told that our flight may be cancled or delayed due to weather- said a little prayer and we made it but it was my last amusement ride. I've never flown with my stomach up in the air the whole time due to ups and downs like a rollercoaster. On the other end [of the flight I] ran into Barabara Stewart. She belongs to Grammy and Pappy Vance's FHE group. She came up to me and said I looked familar. She did to me as well. We made the connection quickly and embraced. I love hugs. Am going to miss them. Another answer to pray wanted to be able to contact Tara to tell her my flight had made it. Another prayer answered.

Tara was my companion for five hours. It's great to have friends, who support you in all your endeavors. I got to hear about mission plans and listen to a song entitled Wonderful for Disney's Earth day documentary. It was fun to hear all Tara's upcoming adventures. She took me to Sister Missionary Mall where I was able to find skirts that hit the 3/4 mark. Utah has everything one needs. Another blessing.







Claudia, a life long family friend of the Beckstead's, was working at Sister Missionary Mall. I was so excited to she her. She was able to help me find cute things that fit the mold of sister missionary. Best part is Claudia normally would not having been working last night. Another tender mercy of the Lord.





Sister Allred sends me Aloha in person while it is snowing here in beautiful Utah. This meant a lot to be sent off by one of my many moms. I also got to meet Jenny (Pic 014) Darcie's older sister that I remind her of. I truly feel blessed to be so loved.

(Outfit she is going into the MTC in)

I am ready to check in a little over an hour. Keep you posted. Thanks to everyone who got me here. Lots of love and aloha.Sister Peck

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We arent too sure if Rhonda will have email in the MTC (heard conflicting info) so write lots of letters :) And remember if you are sending her anything keep in mind of her food allergies (no wheat, no milk and no rice)

It's Official

Rhonda is officially Sister Peck. She still wants letters to be addressed to Rhonda because she thinks its weird to be called sister Peck. We will see if that changes anytime soon. She is flying out today to go to Salt Lake and her friend Tara is picking her up and driving her down to Provo. In less than 24 hours she will be in the MTC for 3 weeks. So start to get those letters written and sent. She will love all the support she can get. Rhonda decided to wear a bright colored shirt going into the MTC. Sister Vance mentioned she might stand out a bit, but Rhonda of course had no objection to that. Last night she was set apart as a missionary. It was a very emotional and humbling time. Lots of love going around. Rhonda had a chance to go around and talk about everyone and how they have help to be where she is at. Everyone said very kind and encouraging words to her as well. Blaine said, "Get to work." :) We have no doubt she will be working hard.

Blaine and Sister Peck

Stake President

'Moms'

Beckstead kids

Girl's having some fun.

The Beckstead boys.

Opening the mission call

Making sure everyone was on the phone that needed to be.

Reading the call! She couldnt read it fast enough.

So EXCITED. It FINALLY came.



Its a little out of order but thought we should show this anyways. Sister Peck waited what seemed FOREVER for her mission call. The lord was trying to teach her patience. :)

Farewell Talk

It was a reunion this last weekend for Rhonda's Talk. So many people came out to support her. Here are a couple pictures with some of her favorite people. Rhonda's talk was about Striving for Perfect Obedience. She tied it really well to Love for the Lord and each other. Get ready to start sending the snail mail. She has expressed many times that is something she is looking forward to. See her contact info on the side of this blog.