It happened! Wednesday, we packed him up, brought him there, and left him. Wow! That was a tough day. I had no idea it would be so difficult to let my not-so-little boy go. And as Heather said, he won't ever come back. When he returns he'll be a young man with school, family and career to tend to. Amazing what can happen in 19 years!
MIB is now at the Missionary Training Center where he is learning how to spread the gospel in the Tagalog language.
It is so surprising that something that I have hoped for him for so many years is finally coming about. It's hard to accept that it is time. I wouldn't want him any other place, doing any other thing, and yet the selfish side me screams out that I want to keep him here at home with me, where I can enjoy his company! Thank goodness not all my sides are selfish : )
Let me know if you need his address. I'd love for him to be drowned in letters.
I shall blog more as soon as I hear from MIB. I anticipate some kind of communication next week. Until then, here are pictures of the new MISSIONARY! The first is him with his missionary tag. The second is MIB with his very first companion, his Dad. (He was set apart Tuesday night and told that my hubby was to be with him until he entered the MTC. Therefore, my hubby was his first companion.) The last picture is me putting his missionary tag on for him. Memorable moments! Enjoy!
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Wow. It's reality now! How exciting, yet terrifying to know that he really won't come back the same person...I'm glad I'll have you to look up to when it's my turn to let my boy go!
Hey Ginger! I love that picture of you putting Mitch's badge on. He is going to be an amazing missionary, because he was raised by some amazing people. His smile will brighten many lives in the field. Now your life will be full of letters, care packages, and blessings :)
Hi Ginger,
Wow, I got a little choked up just reading this blog. I am so very happy for you, and I feel for you as I know the many emotions that you are feeling!! It is amazing that such conflicting emotions can be rolling around inside you at once, isn't it?! That first letter will be pure joy~!
Having not seen Mitch in, 7+ years, He looks like a man! I'm stuck in a strange time warp when it comes to my friend's kids. They keep getting older, but I don't! This will be a grand adventure-thanks for sharing it with us!
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