Today marks the 23rd day since the Gautavai family has had 3 full-time missionaries in active call. It also marks the first time in our family history that we have had 3 elder Gautavai's serving at once. As Elder Richard Gautavai returned home with honor today and subsequent release at 8PM in the home of Bountiful Heights Stake President Dan Lake, our 3 turns to 2 active family missionaries, 2 Elder Gautavai's. Before being released Elder Richard Gautavai paid a visit while still in-call to Elder Rylee Gautavai in the MTC (see "A Triumph Song We Sing Post"). It is truly a marvelous blessing and glorious experience to have 3, one more than the previous high of 2 (the elder's uncle Matsonia Gautavai and aunt Taaga Gautavai who were served missions in Japan Nagoya and Peru Ariquipa respectively, and brother Camree Gautavai Georgia Atlanta and cousin Richard Gautavai Wisconsin Milwaukee).
Not sure when and if this will occur again, perhaps in a combination of older and younger family members or the next generation of Gautavai missionaries. What an honor and privilege it is to have children, family in full-time service of our Heavenly Father as He hastens His work of Salvation. A family that serves the Lord together is blessed!!! Hurrah for Israel!!
Carson Gautavai
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