Homecoming Talk in Sacrament

On Sunday, February 11th Madalyn gave her homecoming talk in the Avendale Ward.  Many family members came to listen to her share experiences from her mission and to bear her testimony. The person assigned to speak with her was unable to do so at the last minute so Ryan was able to speak with.  A former missionary in our Ward, Trey Nattress, flew into town to sing "Oh Lord My Redeemer".  The program was uplifting and the music was beautiful!

After her talk the family came back to the house for lunch and time to visit with Madalyn since they had not seen her for over 18 months.  Scooter and Hannah came from Utah with Brooklyn so the extended family was able to meet her for the first time also. The weather was perfect and so was the company!

First family photo with all seven of us!

Madalyn and Trey Nattress (he sang at her homecoming)

Madalyn and baby Brooklyn

Danielle and Shawna McKee (her step sister)

Madalyn and Great Grandma Dickison 

Mackenzie's birthday was the next day so we celebrated it with her while the family was all there!

Dustin and Brooklyn

Doug and Brooklyn

Debi and Brooklyn

Sister Doezie sent us this picture of Madalyn and Bishop Doezie  as he presented her with her mission plaque

Airport Reunion

Sister Madalyn Jones returned home from her mission on January 30th around 5:45 p.m.  She flew into John Wayne airport and was greeted by many family members and friends.  It was a great reunion in person and via FaceTime!  After the airport she wanted to eat at Cafe Rio where she only ate a tortilla...typical Madalyn style haha!  That evening we met with President Chamberlain to release her as a full time missionary.  It was a great visit where he shared many wise words and advise for her as she transitions back into "regular" life.  We shared a prayer together and she shared her testimony.  He did not make her take her name tag off as he knew that would be emotional for her.  So he told her to just not put it on in the morning.  That made the transition much easier! 

The last picture with President and Sister Tavares with the other Sisters and Elders going home!