Sister Andrea Draudt

Last week Andrea got her mission call to....
(If you're reading this blog you probably already know)............................................  

BILLINGS, MONTANA!!!!

We could not be more excited to have a missionary in the family. Chris has said for quite some time that he hopes that Andrea goes on a mission because there is just something so special/neat/cool/etc. about having a missionary out in the family. 

One of my best friends little brother and his wife both served in the Billings, Montana mission and they both loved their missions. We know that Andrea will learn so much and will be such a great missionary!

There is even a Temple in Billings!

Before the temple was completed in Billings members would have to travel
all the way to the Idaho Falls temple an 6-8 (or more) hour trip.

The missionaries in Billings Montana have started using facebook and
blogging to help share the gospel. You can see a list of their blogs here.

Since I don't know much about Montana I decided to look some things up. Some things I learned include...

•  Montana has the largest grizzly bear population in the lower 48 states.
•  No state has as many different species of mammals as Montana.
• It is illegal for married women to go fishing alone on Sundays, and illegal for unmarried women to fish alone at all.
• Montana is nicknamed the Treasure State.
•  Montana holds the world record for the greatest temperature change in 24 hours. On January 14-15, 1972, the temperature went from from -54°F to 49°F.
• The most visited place in Montana is Glacier National Park, known as the crown jewel of the continent. It lies along Montana's northern border and adjoins Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada, forming the world's first International Peace Park. (I want to go here.)
• Miles City, Montana is known as the Cowboy Capitol. (Andrea ;D) 

These facts and more can be found here and here.

How exciting to go to a new place, meet new people, share the Gospel and be on the Lords errand. We are so proud of Andrea for her decision to serve the Lord.