Elder Update

I wrote in the last post that we had spoken with Dalin yesterday morning.  We were hoping against hope that we would hear something from him or his mission president later in the day to let us know that he had arrived safely.  However, since my friend Laurie didn't hear from her son for over a week after he got to the field, I wasn't holding my breath.  We got lucky, though, because at about 5:00 I checked my e-mail and saw that Dalin's mission president had sent both a note and pictures.  In summary, Dalin arrived safely, was interviewed by the President, and then he was assigned as a Spanish-speaking missionary!  WOW!  I think he is probably happy about it, but I'm looking forward to hearing from him next week.  He was assigned to the Santee 5th Branch, about 20 miles NE of San Diego, and supposedly his trainer, Elder Esplin, is one of the best.  I certainly hope so because Dalin has his work cut out for him learning Spanish and the missionary ropes at the same time.  I know he can do it.  We're praying for him, and I'm sure he would appreciate any prayers anyone else might send up for him. :)