Ella made it to the Philippines!

Ella arrived at the Philippines on July 31, 2025. She skipped Deacons birthday on July 30th because she was flying and the time difference made her miss a day, she then arrived in her mission in Laoag on August 21st. She was excited to be there and completely exhausted, but so ready to be done with both MTCs. She has President and Sister Palmer as her mission presidents. 

Several missionaries came to the district together. 

There is a sweet family that was good friends of my friend through pathways who kindly welcomed Ella. Sister Wenz Ortiz. 

She has now been on her mission 3 months and is adapting and doing well. I am proud of her resilience and adaptability. We miss her but know she is where she is supposed to be.