A quick update. We received a call from a woman who was in the Phoenix airport and saw three missionaries sisters and talked with them. After hearing their story and how the missionaries didn’t know if their parents knew were they were, she offered to call the parents and let them know they were okay.
We also learned that the sister missionaries had a huge breakfast in Atlanta and had money to buy food in the airport (the woman offered to buy them dinner). The woman also told us that Madeline said that what she was wearing and carrying in her hands was all she had.
Alicia has been busy burning up the interwebs finding information from other parents and the California Redlands mission page on Facebook. The following is the latest from the mission president and his wife on their Facebook page:
We received word today that our mission will receive 5 sisters and 3 Elders as early as Sunday. They will have with them very little so stakes and missionaries are busy gathering needed clothing and supplies. They are in good hands. We have been praying for more Spanish missionaries and God has delivered! Our thoughts and prayers join yours for Puerto Rico, and the many other areas of devastation who are suffering loss.
Check out these two texts from our missionaries I just received:
“Sister Dixon, our hearts are full at the upcoming arrival of the 5 new hermanas and elders. We’re praying for them and you. We just want to know what we can do to help. Also there’s 2 open apartments in our zone and 4 sets of open arms. We love you!”“We have been praying for this! The Lord really does answer prayers. Just know we are here to support you and President in any way, shape, or form. We have clothes, toiletries, and big big hearts. Love you!”
Aren’t they awesome?
UPDATE: We think we have will have all the necessary items for these missionaries by the end of today. Please hold off purchasing anything further until we know more. Thanks members of the wards across the mission! You all are the greatest!
UPDATE: Two Sister missionaries arrive Sunday. Three Sisters and two Elders arrive Tuesday and one Elder Wednesday. Pictures will be posted and good home cooking is underway by our office staff
There is so much compassion and love in these words from people we have never met. It makes the situation so much easier knowing that God is taking care of Madeline through His disciples. We are so grateful for the outpouring of kindness and service.