Jared is Called to Serve

OH MY HECK....OH MY HECK!  I've looked forward to this day for years, I have also dreaded this day for years.  It's a great thing to send a child on a mission.  Missions are the BEST thing available to help a kid grow up and become closer to our Lord.  But, it's hard too.  You worry...are they ready?...did I teach them enough?....will they be able to handle the pressure and responsibility?....will they be happy?.....just things like that!  But deep down you know that YES....they are ready, they did learn enough, they will be able to handle everything they experience, and yes, they will be happy!

We got a text this morning saying the call was here.  Jared had already left for school so Larry hurried over to the Post Office and picked it up.  Larry has been super excited and anxious for Jared's call.  He told Jared it was here and it was decided that after school we would meet at the shop so he could open it.  I let the grand parents and other kids know.  We all made it.  When everyone was there we went upstairs and Jared opened his call.  He glanced ahead and saw the place he would be serving and that's when his face lit up and that big smile covered his face.  He read it to all of us and immediately I felt such peace.  It was a wonderful feeling and I knew that is exactly the place for my son to serve.  It fits him to a tee.  Then he read when he would be leaving.  June 7, one of the four days I really hoped he wouldn't.  I am over the Special Needs Girl camp and we are going to Heber Valley and it is the 5-9.  I had a strong feeling this was going to happen and so I guess I will make sure I am ready and very prepared so I can leave when I need to.  I've got it most of it planned in my head and so I will really work on getting it finished so I can focus on Jared.

I can't even express how happy we all are.  I am really not concerned after feeling the peace come over me.  I know Jared has a purpose in life and he is going to be an awesome missionary.  He is such a hard working young man and is so kind and respectful!  The people of Alaska are going to love my boy and be blessed by him as he shares the message of Christ with them.  I also feel like Jared will be treated so well by the people in Alaska...I've heard wonderful things about that place.

Larry talked Jared out of going on a graduation trip with his friend and they had decided that  they would go somewhere instead.  Jared had chose to go to Alaska.  There isn't time for a graduation trip since he is leaving so soon after graduating but now he gets to go to Alaska anyway...just not with Larry.  He's so excited!

I know missions are called of God.  It's obvious to us that each of our sons have been called exactly where they needed to be.  I am so thankful for the Holy Ghost and the comfort and peace that he gives me!  I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ and I know that it is true and complete! We are so blessed!

Book Club

Susan hosted book club today and so after bowling I went right over.  I am glad I was able to have a few minutes to visit with Susan before the others came.  I admire Susan to pieces.  Susan is so good at everything and can do absolutely anything.  She is so smart and I like just soaking in as much of her goodness as possible.  I feel that way about all these ladies.  They all have so much good in them.  I love them and care about them so much.

I'm happy that we got back to just talking about books and eliminating lunch.  We do talk about what's going on in our lives too but then we share our views on books.  Susan did have a few treats set out and some water if anyone wanted and when I had to take a call I did take a little but that wasn't our focus.  Our focus was on books.  I brought home a book and that's what I like to do.  I like being so interested in a book that I want to read it.  I wasn't able to stay and hear all the reports because Jared's mission call came and he was going to open it at Larry's shop after school.  I was anxious.  I think I only missed one or two of the ladies reviews though and so that was good.  I text them all after sharing our good news.

Sadie's Two

I took this collage from Kelsi because it's just so darn cute.  Little Sadie Lou is quite the girl.  She is such a good sport and goes along with any crazy idea her daddy has.  She's such a happy little one.  Sadie is learning to talk and says things that are understandable.  She likes coming to her gramma's.  (mine and grandma Lou's)  She is very social and friendly.  She's so expressive and loves hugs.  I love when she comes to me to be held and loved on.  Sadie is adventurous which is a good thing since Braxton lives for adventure.  Sadie loves to play and is good at entertaining herself now.  I loved watching her play with some little people the other day.  She had them sitting on couches and riding on little ponies.  She knew what they were suppose to do.  Sadie is such a sweetie and I'm so happy that she was born to Braxton and Kelsi.  She truly is a wonderful blessing in our family.  I love this cutie patootie!