to do list:

*sleep in (a little) we are on spring break-- HOORay!
*make breakfast
*pick up new piano books before piano lessons at 10 AM
*go to Costco & print some family/friend pictures for Jack
*also pick up Imodium, pepto, benedryl & loads of sunscreen & bug spray

(don't cry... no don't do it)

*buy & put photos into a little travel photo album, stationery & envelopes

*get the rest of jack's laundry done... if any

*help him pack...

(seriously... don't cry, it's not time yet... it's gonna be okay)

*make a special dinner.

*make an apple pie- we have to have apple pie! jack's favorite

*plan and have a special FHE.

*remind jack to show Chloe how to use his- almost her- cell phone.

*any last minute things we need to buy? do? people to see?

*8:30 PM go to the Stake President's office - for Jack's setting apart as a full time missionary.

Is it really possible that this day is here?

Where did the time go?

Wasn't he just a little boy... a baby even?

A son, a brother, a friend - a boy, a man.

A missionary.

I've been in serious denial for these past few months. I've tried not to think about it much- but I knew this day was coming. Don't get me wrong, I want him to go... I just don't want him to leave. I want him to grow & learn & serve & be happy. It's just so long- so far away- did we teach him enough? Will he come back?

he's my boy...

isn't he?

I'm proud of you Jack

You're going to be a great missionary.

Please, please, please- don't forget to write.