Mail Call

I've commented on all this before on this website, but I can't imagine that pulling  up your email once a week compares to the thrill of checking the mailbox every day. It was such a rush finding a letter waiting for you after a long day of missionary work that you never expected. I recognize the value in receiving instant communication that comes with email, but I can't imagine it is quite as fun as mail was back in the day.

Sneaking a Peek

Poor Elder Van Dyke has to wait hours until his parents come home before he can open his mission call. Of course, this is no longer the case today.

Now when a mission receives his mission call, it won't get opened until he can gather dozens and dozens of his closest friends, a camera crew, and a sizable following on social media. Once all of that has taken place, the missionary can open his call.

Sheesh, kids these days.