You Are Hereby Called To...

On November 7, 2012 Natalie opened her mission call with a big group of friends and family.

She excitedly read, "Dear Sister Hickey,

You are hereby called to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are assigned to labor in the Portu... Lisb mission."

She paused and so did everyone else. Most people in the room thought that she had misread that she was going to Portland Oregon Mission. But then someone shouted out, "Portugal!"

She realized where she was going and started to cry.

She continued reading a little more quickly,"Portugal Lisbon Mission. You should report to the Provo Missionary Training Center on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. You will prepare to preach the gospel in the Portuguese language."

There were a lot of tears, and hugs and happy congratulations. Natalie we are so proud of you serving a mission. You will be such a good missionary for the people of Portugal!