Mariah becomes Sister Madsen and 2 weeks of home MTC

Yesterday we dropped our beautiful missionary Mariah off at the Provo, MTC.

She did home MTC for 2 weeks after being set apart. 

Farewell was August 16th, 2026

Setting apart was August 18th, 2026

Home MTC start was August 19th, 2026

Provo MTC start was Sept. 2nd, 2026

It's been an emotional couple of weeks. We got her all packed. She had lots of time with her friends and family. She got to participate in her classes during the day and then fair week was the first week of her home MTC so she got to go to the rodeo and help with the 4H stuff with the other kids. 

Yesterday we woke up at 6:00 and Brandon gave her a beautiful blessing before we headed out the door. We drove to Utah and went to sushi for lunch. Then hit up Trader Joes to get her some snacks for the MTC. Then we went to Provo City Center temple to walk around and take pictures. There were a lot of missionaries there. Then we headed to the MTC to drop her off. The line to get in was crazy long. There were lots of emotions filling the air in the van. As we drove into the underground parking garage it was filled with missionaries, smiling, waving, welcoming. I was overcome with peace knowing she was in good hands and there was nothing to be scared of. The spirit was so strong. A sweet missionary helped take goodbye photos and take her luggage. Then she walked away. We are all going to miss her so much. She is ready. She is going to grow and spreader wings and fly. I am so excited for her. It is heart wrenching to say goodbye. Knowing that she is in the Lords hands doing his work brings so much peace.