The Cat's Meow

Elders serving at the thrift store to help some of the nicest ladies.  Love their pants!

Elder Graf and new companion Elder Fernandez from the state of Washington. Nice smiles boys!!

The group having a nice luncheon, President Heap included.

They arrived safely to Texas Lubbock mission home. New mission President's wife, sister Heap. 

1st Transfer Day in Lubbock

Jason had his 1st Transfer Day.  He met his companion in Hobbs, TX and then traveled to Carlsbad, NM.

More MTC Life

Vacuuming never looked so manly!

Mother's Day !

May 14th 2017

We are so very blessed to live in a time of emails,  cellphones, Skype and videos.  Our family was able to chat with Jason for about 30 minutes on Mother's Day!   It was the best gift ever! 

MTC Safari Video (7 seconds)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3swHcqN7_OfajNDdXlkQ2JFT2Mc

MTC -Friends

Texas Roundup !

Monday, May 22, was a very busy day for the MTC missionaries headed to serve in the Lubbock Texas Mission.  They were up at 2am,  at the airport by 5am, flight to Denver at 7 am, Denver to Lubbock by noon and then a full day of orientation !

We did get to talk with Jason while he was at the airport.  Both SLC and them a brief chat in Denver.  It was awesome! Jason sounded great and upbeat- he was glad to be on his way to Texas.  He's one neat young man!

The couple in front are Mission President Brother Heap and his sweet wife. (Cute they are holding hands. 💕)

In The Last Days

Elder Jason leaves for Texas on Monday the Provo Temple is in the background, just across the street from the MTC.  The missionaries often had a chance to attend the temple on their "P-Day".

Elder Jared Lewis is the leader of this lively missionary pack!

First Mission Companion

Elder Lewis (on the right- tall) is Jason's first missionary companion.  I think Elder Lewis has a great sense of humor! As Jason was making a funny Australian accented, "Suvivors" spoof video, we heard a small, weak,  "...help..."  in the background from his companion.  They seem to be able to balance Spanish lessons and a little bit of fun, in the busy MTC life together.  Very proud of these hardworking young men and women. Jason is a district leader at the MTC and is ready to start the Lord's work in Lubbock!  See y'all ✈

Friends At Mtc

Sister Bang and Elder Graf, friends from St George 

In The Zone

This is a picture of Elder Jason's Zone at the MTC.  This was taken outside the Provo Temple. What a great looking group!

Friends at the MTC

Elder Graf in a picture with Sister Benson.
We saw her the day we dropped Jason off at the MTC. They are next door neighbors, well - just around the corner.  Her twin brother is also serving a mission at this time.  It's awesome to see a smiling friendly and familiar face at the MTC.  I am so excited for these young men and women!

Lubbock Texas

I guess Jason, errrr.. Elder Graf does know where he is heading in just a couple of weeks.  He says he is doing well and the spanish is coming along.  Today was a great day to email a bit and catchup on the week.  He has met a few of his friends from down here in St. George at the MTC - I will post more pictures.

This is the place... MTC

Provo Temple with the family,  MTC at 12:30pm. 

Leaving for the MTC

Jason is officially set apart as a missionary. Pres. Frie

Last Sunday at home

Great game night with grandparents.  Lots of laughing and teasing

St. George LDS visitors center

Where is the Lubbock Texas Mission?

The Texas Lubbock Mission, also includes part of New Mexico. It goes up to the border states of Colorado and the pan-handle of Oklahoma, and down to the border cities of Mexico!

Pictures at St. George Temple

Jason attended the temple for the first time March 31 2017. The people who attended with his Pa-Troy,  Mother-Joan, Grandparents- Donald and Patricia, Aunt Pam with Bishop-Chad Parker. It was Wonderful. the session was also done in ASL.

We went to Outback steakhouse after with his grandparents. So neat to see him in a white shire and tie. (Jason decided no to the baby-back ribs.)

Missionary Farewell

March 26, 2017
Had a Wonderful Day.👍  Jason gave his talk in church and did such a great job speaking on the Holy Priesthood.  We had several people say what a nice, articulate, and kind person Jason was and we're excited for him to serve in the mission field.

The entire youth and youth leaders sang "Called to Serve". Dallin and Jessica sang with the group. Jason was front and center.

Getting Ready to go.. Relaxing a bit

Had a great day preparing for the temple this Friday, March 31st

Melchizedek Priesthood

Jason was ordained today, set apart by his father Troy, Sunday March 12th. 

Jason's Grandfather Don Graf, Bishop Parker, home teacher Brother Bottoms also

Jason... Getting the Call

January 20, 2017

Jason was surrounded by family and friends after receiving his mission packet from the first presidency.  He stood in front of our family fireplace and opened the envelope. Jason began to read.....  Texas, Lubbock mission - Spanish speaking!!!