-Post written by Elder Goddard's Mom
On July 30, 2019 we had our weekly video chat with Jordan from the Ghana MTC. It is always our favorite day of the week!
He told us that he was in need of some locks for his suitcases. He jokingly said that we needed to find someone that was going to be traveling to Benin. In a perfect world he actually wanted them sooner to use at the MTC but we are not allowed to send packages directly there. We were worried about getting the locks to him but just didn't know how that was going to happen.
Well, his Grandma Haslam suggested we go the next night to the airport. You see, the next set of Elders would be flying out the following night to the Ghana MTC. We know this because the MTC rotates the missionaries every three weeks. Those that traveled with Jordan, that weren't learning a new language, would leave to the mission field, and the new Elders flying in would replace them. So on July 31, 2019 at 6:34 pm we approached an Elder in the airport asking him if he happened to be flying out to the Ghana MTC. He said yes! I started to shake and I wanted to jump for joy! Jared just kindly explained the situation and the Elder's family said "Sure! He can do that!" And the Elder agreed.
They went on to ask about the food that Jordan has had in the MTC. Obviously he was a bit nervous about the food. :) So I told him a little about what he would be eating and showed him a few pictures. Needless to say, I don't think I helped him much. ;) We thanked Elder Egan and gave him the locks with a note I wrote to Jordan. Then we were off but not without a bit of emotion. In reality I just wanted to give Elder Egan a huge hug and say "give this hug to my son please and tell him hi and let him know we love him!" But I contained myself. Haha! It was surreal to think that he was going to be where Jordan was in just 24 hours time. Then of course walking through the airport watching all the families saying goodbye to their Elders gave me PTSD. Haha! It had only been 3 weeks since we said goodbye, so it was much too soon. But I am so grateful to Elder Egan, my Heavenly Father, and the miracle that helped us get Jordan the locks he needed. (Then of course I thought of a million other things I should have sent! haha!) Jordan did receive the locks that Sunday night and he told us that it was the best surprise he has ever received. <3
THANK YOU ELDER EGAN!!!
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