Preparing for a mission is no easy task. There is of course the years of preparation before hand but once that call comes there is a lot of work to be done! Most of the training is done online before a foot is set in the MTC. Over 13 hours of training had to be completed online before in addition to the regular study. Kaleb also signed up for an institute class even though he would leave in the middle of the semester:). Then, there is all the packing. Figuring out what to buy that will fit in two suitcases for two years is no easy task. Add in the fact that they have to weigh no more than 50 pounds and pretty much everything on Kaleb's list looked like it belonged on a long-term camping trip! I researched and researched and researched before making a purchase and then thank goodness for Amazon! His requirements for immunizations and for getting his visa were astonishing both time and cost wise. Since it was decided that the timing was right for me to the RS president and the ward was split my time was so short to try and get everything arranged and try and find all of the items we needed. A trip to the outlets was helpful and finally my hyper organization paid off!
