First EVER MM Workshop!

Last weekend a few of us MMs gathered together in Orem at the LDS Missionary Expo for the first ever Missionary Momma Workshop! There were some fantastic speakers that came to deliver some wonderful messages to the Mommas!

We want to share them with all of you!!! 

The MTC Experience

Kathryn Porter

Former Provo MTC Teacher

Owner of Sky Bake Deliveries

and one of the sweetest Sista's you will ever meet!

Question for the MP
President Chris Campbell and his beautiful wife Yvonne
Mission Pres and Mission Mom of the Canada Edmonton Mission 2010 - 2013
In-Field Rep at the Missionary Dept, SLC



When Plans Change
Kepi Heimuli
Micronesia Guam Mission & Michigan Detroit Mission
Stake Young Mens Pres. & Eagle Coach
Field Service Rep at Zion Bank



Mission Documentation
Dustin Taylor & Gareth Borcherds
Missionary Mail Bag


I'm a RM... What the Heck Do I Do Now???
Andy Proctor
Founder of The Returned Missionary
Creator of LDSMissionary.com


A HUGE thank you to all those that came and shared with us!

What do they Sell at the Provo MTC Missionary BOOKSTORE?

Provo MTC Missionary BOOKSTORE 

Does Elder Jones need 3 weeks of laundry soap?  Should I send Hermana Smith with 6 weeks of shampoo?  Oh NO, I forgot to pack…

Have you ever wondered what they sell at the Provo MTC Bookstore?  Here you will find a list.

You spend months and months packing and preparing for a mission.  No need to stress, the BOOKSTORE at the PROVO MTC is where they can get a number of useful items. 

A few tips.  #1 – laundry machines are FREE, but they do need to bring or buy soap/dryer sheets.

The pay phones at the airports are very expensive for collect calls.  So they can call you before they  fly out and it won’t cost an arm and leg, we highly suggest you send your missionary with a pre-paid phone card.  They DO sell these at the bookstore too.

Personal care items

·                     blow dryers

·                     curling irons

·                     hair care supplies - both elders and sisters

·                     kleenex

·                     makeup 

·                     nail care items

·                     over the counter medications

·                     soap and soap dishes

·                     small spray bottles

·                     towels

·                     wash cloths

·                     water bottles

·                     bobby pins - both black and brown

Clothing

·                     belts - elders

·                     bike pant/skirt clips

·                     button extenders

·                     ear muffs

·                     flip flops

·                     gloves

·                     handkerchiefs

·                     nylons

·                     shoe laces

·                     gym shorts

·                     socks

·                     sweatshirts

·                     t-shirts (lots and lots of styles and prints)

·                     ties

·                     pants and shirts

·                     half slips

Electronics

·                     batteries

·                     battery chargers

·                     clocks

·                     photo albums

·                     power adapters

·                     watches

Cleaning supplies  
FYI - laundry machines are FREE.
You do need to buy/bring soap & dryer sheets

·                     laundry detergent

·                     pre-wash

·                     bleach

·                     dryer sheets

·                     laundry bags

·                     room deodorizers

·                     sewing kits

·                     shoe goo

·                     shoe polish kits

·                     zip lock bags

Misc

·                     ankles or wrists braces

·                     coat hangers

·                     ice cleats for shoes

·                     journals

·                     junk/snack foods

·                     luggage bag tags and straps

·                     pass along cards

·                     push up bars for exercise

·                     all kinds of office supplies – pens, pencils, notecards, notepads, etc

·                     STAMPS

·                     oil – for elders

·                     wallets and inserts

·                     mini white boards

·                     PHONE - Calling cards  $5 for 500 minutes!!!!  (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

·                     books 

·                     triple combination scriptures  (English)

If you are learning a new language they will GIVE you copies of what you need for your mission.

The books sold in the book store are extras.

MMTC

I recently had a conversation with another MM, we were talking about the different ways that Missionary Mommas Group on Facebook has helped us. She said "it's like an MTC for Mommas" and you know what???  I think she's right!  I have learned so much over the past year from the comments and posts that have been posted in the MM Group! I now know that each mission has different rules that the Mission President puts into place for the missionaries he is responsible for in his mission. I know waaaaaaay more than any one person needs to know about shipping and handling! I can pop off about 50 different fun treats to send to my missionary.... and cute quotes to go with them! And, most days, I can tell ya the weather conditions across the seas! ;)

I also have learned about the tender mercies that occur on a daily basis, for our MMs and each of their missionaries. I know of the pain that a Momma experiences when her missionary is struggling and the extreme joy that comes when a missionary is successful and loving his or her mission! I have shared in the excitement surrounding the "homecoming" experience.... and oh my goodness I can hardly wait!!!!

As Sisters in Zion we DO all work together. We teach, we learn.... we glean from one another!  So as missionaries enter the MTC... we Mommas come here to the MMTC... the Missionary Momma Training Center!!! What we don't know...we research and discover together!

****THE GOSPEL IS TRUE****

First Day Blues

Recently, Traci Hovey asked the question "How do you deal with the 

proud but "empty" feeling when that missionary finally leaves?"

Lots of Mommas jumpped in on this thread with lots of good suggestions! We discovered that everyone "deals" differently! Some Mommas have to stay out of their missionaries room and others get right in there and clean! Some Mommas go to movies to get their mind off the "missing", and some Mommas treat themselves to ice cream, soda pop, Krispie Kremes....and yep, you guessed it CHOCOLATE!

Some Mommas need lots of hugs, others just go to bed early. Some watch comedies, and others dive into family history! Some Mommas go to the Temple to find comfort, some get blessings and others focus on love'n on the kids they still have at home. Some Mommas use dearelder.com to send daily notes to their missionary in the MTC, and some Mommas just gotta let themselves cry.

We have Mommas that recommend taking the day off, and Mommas that go hug their local Sister Missionaries. We have Mommas that wear their missionaries hoodies and Mommas that set new goals to accomplish while their missionary is serving! AND one Momma even suggested bungee jumping!  LOL!

We all look forward to snail mail and weekly emails and everyone agreed that staying busy helps. Getting out there and serving your local missionaries helps a bunch!!! For me, hanging out on the MM group with other Mommas that "get it" has been the best cure for those first day (and every **BIG SIGH** day) blues!!!

****THE GOSPEL IS TRUE****

Heidi