it really happened! today was a sweet, sweet experience! spending some time with elder oaks and elder clayton was beyond words. they were so kind and wise. i was so at ease in their presence, even with all of my weakness and imperfection. it was a perfect day! michelle took a few notes for me as we all talked. i love what she wrote down for me to remember. elder oaks set jon apart and then elder clayton set me apart. i was a little surprised at the focus he spent on me being a full time missionary and companion to my husband. i guess i had mostly been thinking about being a mother to all of our missionaries and making sure they were ok and such, but he gave me an awesome blessing about being bold, "that my heart would be filled with missionary desires, that i would be fearless in talking to others, that i would warm people up, and be perceptive and helpful."
after some picture taking we had a fun lunch, said good bye to brent and michelle, and headed for the mtc. we got our name tags first thing, and then some other helpful information, and a schedule for the next three days! i am pretty excited to be able to spend the next three days in the presence of the brethren. (unforgettable experiences)
who loves these grandchildren? lauren got an A+ today during our "special blessings". she was so very quiet and reverent. beau slept for the first 15 minutes or so, but he was even great after he woke up. I wish they could remember it...
after we finished at the mtc we met up one more time and then said good bye to tod, sadie and megan. i think my heart might break in two! this is the way jon put it, "my heart is breaking to say goodbye for a time but my joy in having each of you as family and friends in this life and eternity fills me to no end. i love you." i will just say ditto!
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i cried all the way to Fillmore. and then some more randomly after that. i am now going to bed. xoxo.
i'm so glad you posted today! what an amazing day.
i LOVE the picture of you and jon with lauren and beau. love it.
love you guys.
p.s. SADIE!! call me. i'd be happy to cry with you :)
Susan,
I'm excited to stalk you while your on your mission, that way we can all enjoy it with you, sort of. Don't leave out any details! Your family all look so beautiful and I love your new Sister Missionary outfit! Love you guys.
I love you guys!
how. awesome.
i love that first group picture, what a beautiful family you have!
We will miss u. love you. can"t wait to hear about all your adventures.
thank you so much susan for sharing that most special experience...what a treat to be able to bask in the experiences you're having! i hope you can continue to have time to post all of your experiences throughout your mission. we'll keep an eye on your kids & home for you!
missing you already!
i can't wait for you to get there and start posting pictures of your hott missionaries ;)
I loved reading this post! As a missionary mom I know how hard it is to be separated from your children but I also know how important the mission President and his wife are for your missionary. Blake and Brett were both blessed with awesome mission presidents and wives and the Santa Rosa missionaries are so blessed to have you and Jon!! I know Heavenly Father will acknowledge your sacrifice by blessing your children while you are separated from them! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, love ya
My heart hurts, but reading your thought and the tender feelings of what you have, just yet, experienced has helped so much. Sadie came right over on Wednesday night to tell us all about it. That meant so much. I love you and I am so excited about the blessing that this mission will be to you, your family and especially those 180 missionaries ......and me!
It seems to me that the older Dad gets the more handsome he becomes. Crazy.
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