*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.
