-Updates-

07-08-05:  The Willardson family received their first letter from their Elder!

06-29-05: Elder Willardson bid farewell to the rest of his family and reported to the MTC

06-25-05:  Rebecca said goodbye to Elder Willardson before he and the rest of the family left for Utah.

06-24-05:  Ryan said goodbye to Grandma Willardson, Reanna, and Rosi before being set apart as an Elder.

06-19-05: Ryan gave his farewell talk at the Anza branch

06-10-05: the big farewell barbeque

05-30-05:  Ryan pretty much finished up his mission shopping.  Only three more weekends here in Aguanga!

03-25-05: Ryan received his mission call to Birmingham, England...Mandarin speaking!  He will be reporting to the Provo MTC on June 29th, 2005.

03-07-05: Ryan's mission papers were sent in.

03-06-05 : Ryan had his interview with the Stake President.

01-10-05:    Ryan had his wisdom teeth removed in preparation for his mission.