Dec 17th and 18th Flight and Arrival in Finland

She arrived in Finland safe and sound!!! On the 17th, Abbie was able to call while she was in the airport.  She called Cierra at school and me at home from the SLC airport and then when she arrived in Dallas she called Bill and then Jesse.  It was fun to just hear her voice!  I love her so much and there is just too much emotion to convey the feelings that I feel.  She called once more just before getting on the airplane and tears flow with the words goodbye. She left the MTC at 6:45 they rode the FrontRunner and then transferred to Trax to get to the airport. And her Flight left SLC at 11:58 on Monday.  She arrived in Finland at 7:00 am our time and 4 pm Finland time on Tuesday. Pres Aura, her mission president, was kind enough to post a picture on the missionary moms Facebook page for Finland.  It was so wonderful to see her smiling face!  Her new companion is Sisar Kristensen and they are assigned to the Espoo 1st ward area.  

Here is her quick note.

Hey Mama!! I am here in Finland! It is so weird to be in a different country than you! I miss you so much, but I am so glad that I could talk to you today. I don't know when I can call for Christmas yet, but I will be able to know soon. I love you mom. Sisar Aura and her husband are wonderful. I love them both so much already and they are so sweet. They have made me feel so welcome and less homesick. I am sure it will be easier later and it will be hard tonight, but I am excited. Thank you for everything mom!  I love you lots and lots. I love you and Ce and everyone so much. I love you!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU!!!! Love you Mama! You are the best, and I miss you. I will talk you soon!!! Love you!!! 

P.S. P-day is Tuesday usually

We will find out more when she emails/calls home for Christmas next week!  How exciting!!! Here is the airport picture, her new companion picture and a picture of her mission.