First picture from Kagoshima

Elder and Sister Johnston are now safely in Japan. They have been able to facetime the family and show us all what their tiny apartment looks like! They are working very hard to get to know the people and the language. This is a picture of them in Kagoshima where the youth held a welcome party for them! As you can see the kids already love them!

Farewell surprise

We had a wonderful surprise at Bill and Susan's mission farewell Sunday night when the 2 EMT's that drove him to the hospital when he had his "accident" stopped by.  It was so sweet of them to come and Bill introduced them to the entire crowd as two of the people that helped save his life so that he can serve this mission! All of us kids took the opportunity to hug them, which I'm sure they weren't expecting. How grateful we are that they were faithful in their job and it was such a miracle how quickly they came to the house to help Bill. The Doctor who operated and his wife were going to try and come but he was on call that night, and we are grateful he is there working to save other peoples families! Hope Japan is ready for the miracle missionaries!

The Opening of The Envelope

New adventures

From a daughter in laws perspective this is such a exciting time for the entire Johnston family. I personally have never been in the room when the big white envelope was opened. That I was able to be a part of my 2nd parents opening of the envelope was so incredibly special. I hope with all my heart that all of my children remember the experience as well. I know that all of us here in Georgia are going to miss all the Sunday dinners, and impromptu gatherings. We are going to miss Grandpa taking pictures of the grand kids and Grandma adoring every little thing her granddaughters show her. But what they are giving us by being willing to go and serve the Lord for 18 months is far more valuable. As families we will watch their adventures and learn from their example. We will pray as families for their well being and guidance. In order to help us all be a part of their adventure, it's our hope that maybe they will use this blog. Maybe post a picture or two, maybe write a letter for us to share. If not, thats ok. We just want them to know we love them and look forward anxiously, to hear of their journey.