11/7/2018 Elder Matt wanted this posted

I have been arkanseen in Arkansas.

[mother's note: that's the entirety of what he wanted posted on the blog]

A rando took this picture at the SLC airport and sent it to me. EM must have given her my email address.
Arkansas, Little Rock!

EM and Pres Faulkner, a friend of my sister and brother-in-law



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