Just click on my Elder Michael (Missionary) picture to the left and check out the VISA news. Still more waiting to come, but at least we know all is not at a standstill.
Go Michael.
Keep praying for the Visa to be expedited.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Bitter/Sweet Day
The Hubby and I took Michael to the airport this morning early. He is off on the biggest adventure of his life. It is really an amazing opportunity in this 21st century to be able to serve others and take time out of his life to grow up, educate himself, learn love, learn the Gospel, and decide what manner of man he wants to be.
As I watched him ascend the escalator in San Jose International Airport on his way to the MTC (mission training center) in Provo, Utah I did get tears streaming down my face. Michael waved a hardy goodbye and gave an easy big smile and then he was gone from my view for the next two years.
I tear up again as I write this down, but I am truly excited for him as he embarks on this mission to Sao Paulo, Brazil. The blessings he will receive over the next difficult two years will be unmeasurable, and we that are left behind will also be covered in blessings as we will witness his growth and read about his trials, challenges and faith promoting experiences.
I can hardly believe it is here, and now I am again alone in my home thinking about my sweet little boy and the happiness he has brought to me and his entire family over the years.
He is smart,
he is beautiful,
he is funny,
he is a lot of fun,
he is strong,
he is competitive,
he is athletic,
he is good,
he is a virtuous man,
he is protective of me,
he is right,
he is stalwart,
he is wonderful
he is Michael
and I will miss him terribly.
As I watched him ascend the escalator in San Jose International Airport on his way to the MTC (mission training center) in Provo, Utah I did get tears streaming down my face. Michael waved a hardy goodbye and gave an easy big smile and then he was gone from my view for the next two years.
I tear up again as I write this down, but I am truly excited for him as he embarks on this mission to Sao Paulo, Brazil. The blessings he will receive over the next difficult two years will be unmeasurable, and we that are left behind will also be covered in blessings as we will witness his growth and read about his trials, challenges and faith promoting experiences.
I can hardly believe it is here, and now I am again alone in my home thinking about my sweet little boy and the happiness he has brought to me and his entire family over the years.
He is smart,
he is beautiful,
he is funny,
he is a lot of fun,
he is strong,
he is competitive,
he is athletic,
he is good,
he is a virtuous man,
he is protective of me,
he is right,
he is stalwart,
he is wonderful
he is Michael
and I will miss him terribly.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Michael's Call
In my previous post I was just back from DC and heading to SLC to pick up our baby from his freshman year in college.
Well, he had started packing,
and his messy room quickly converted to a clean empty room with the help of Stephanie and Mom.
Then I shopped with Stephanie (more about her news later), located the oldest brother Jonathan, so he could go to lunch with us and say goodbye to Michael, (JG showed us a pretty authentic German deli in downtown SLC called Siegfried's that was very good and unique.) and ate dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Trolley Square. (this restaurant hasn't changed since the 70's and was okay, but too ordinary for todays highly developed palate)
That night, Michael and I headed off to Brigham City to be able to see Grandma Hodgman the following morning.
He got to spend a short time with her and say goodbye and then we headed out to California in the old pickup truck.
By Reno, we received word that Dad had gotten the mail and Michael had a big white envelope in it from the Office of the First Presidency in SLC.
HIS MISSION CALL !!!
Dad said he would set up a conference call with any of the relatives who cared to, or had the time to listen in that evening when we arrived home. Michael then called a few friends who are home from or attend college at home, to come over and participate in the letter opening. It was very nice of these 3 good boys to come to our home for this occasion when they don't even get why when or how he is doing this mission thing.
There ended up being nearly 20 people on the conference call. In addition to those, we had 3 of Michael's friends, David's whole sleepy family (well behaved for 9:30 at night I might add), as well as Dad and Mom on the homefront. Stephanie was "skyping" on Michaels computer, while Kathryn and Austin were "Face timing" on our Mac in front of the missionary to be. Quite an entourage.
Doesn't he look like an awesome missionary.
So ... he is going to Brazil Sao Paulo North Mission.
Leaving October 12. This is still 5 months out, but there are Visa arrangements and other things that have to be taken care of before he goes, so I guess he is off to find a job in the am to make a bit of money before he goes.
Congrats to my fine son.
Well, he had started packing,
Then I shopped with Stephanie (more about her news later), located the oldest brother Jonathan, so he could go to lunch with us and say goodbye to Michael, (JG showed us a pretty authentic German deli in downtown SLC called Siegfried's that was very good and unique.) and ate dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Trolley Square. (this restaurant hasn't changed since the 70's and was okay, but too ordinary for todays highly developed palate)
That night, Michael and I headed off to Brigham City to be able to see Grandma Hodgman the following morning.
By Reno, we received word that Dad had gotten the mail and Michael had a big white envelope in it from the Office of the First Presidency in SLC.
HIS MISSION CALL !!!
Dad said he would set up a conference call with any of the relatives who cared to, or had the time to listen in that evening when we arrived home. Michael then called a few friends who are home from or attend college at home, to come over and participate in the letter opening. It was very nice of these 3 good boys to come to our home for this occasion when they don't even get why when or how he is doing this mission thing.
There ended up being nearly 20 people on the conference call. In addition to those, we had 3 of Michael's friends, David's whole sleepy family (well behaved for 9:30 at night I might add), as well as Dad and Mom on the homefront. Stephanie was "skyping" on Michaels computer, while Kathryn and Austin were "Face timing" on our Mac in front of the missionary to be. Quite an entourage.
So ... he is going to Brazil Sao Paulo North Mission.
Leaving October 12. This is still 5 months out, but there are Visa arrangements and other things that have to be taken care of before he goes, so I guess he is off to find a job in the am to make a bit of money before he goes.
Congrats to my fine son.
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