I wanted to create a blog to share news about Ben on his mission. So, ... here goes. Robert, Ryan, Linda, Kathy, Emily and, of course Elder Vaughn.
Elder Benjamin Vernon Vaughn was called to serve in the Brazil-Manaus Mission.
For most of their lives, Ben and Ryan have been inseparable. They still are. Only miles separate them. Their hearts are still as close as ever.
Robert, Kathy, Elder Vaughn, Ryan, and Linda at Olive Garden for our last meal together for three years. Sending a missionary is hard. I think it is the best kept secret in the Mormon Church just how hard it is. We felt so sad, even though we knew it was the right thing.
We watched him walk away and then we drove away. In the car a few minutes later, Robert said, "Well, it's been 10 minutes. Only 1,051,190 minutes until he comes home." When we all laughed, I thought it would be okay. Then we got Elder Vaughn's first letter. He said, "I hope that you are doing as well as I am! I love it here in the MTC! Just because I am gone does not mean that you all should be sad. Be as happy as I am and the time will fly by." Then I knew it IS okay.
Please write to Elder Vaughn. His address is:
Elder Benjamin Vernon Vaughn
MTC Mailbox #278
BRA-MAN 0215
2005 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604-1793
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