It's hard to believe that Tannon has been out for about 6 months now on his 2-year church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) mission to Spain. While we are at home thinking, "6 down, 18 to go," he is thinking, "6 gone already? I only have 18 left!" He is loving what he is doing and we are so very proud of him.
As we are moving this week I have been packing boxes of Tannon's trophies from high school sports and photos of him playing QB and shooting hoops. Oh, how I miss this athletically gifted child. How I miss his goofy sense of humor and zest for life!
Here is an exerpt from a recent letter we got,
"Gosh, it was a great week. I love it! Being a missionary is unreal. Even though sometimes I miss you guys and home and wish I was playing ball with Easton and watching Dawson become the next unreal all-state athlete in Utah, I just remember I’m doing what the Lord wants and I wouldn’t change that for anything. I love missionary life! I love teaching people the gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s just so legit!"
And that is why we are so willing to send our boys away for 2 years at 19 years of age. That is why missing them is so worth it!
Wow! I read your blog and am in awe of all of your artwork. There is nothing I have read in a looooong time that has left me so speechless as the words from your 19 (or perhaps 20 now) year old son! Incredible!
ReplyDeleteI just love Tannon's vernacular!! "It's just so legit!" I can't believe it has been 6 months. I know for you the time hasn't flown but he's a quarter of the way home!
ReplyDeleteand still at any age; "out of the mouths of babes"!
ReplyDeleteFour weeks today we took Bridger to the MTC. You said exactly what I needed to hear today. I really miss my boy too, but wouldn't want him anywhere else.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen,
I hope the move is going smoothly. Great post what an amazing young man and I have only met him once.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the bit from his letter! I know he is a FABULOUS missionary! These missionaries are such fine young men and women! BIG HUGS to you!!!
ReplyDeleteKaren, what love shines through your post. I am quite certain there are days that you really miss him. However, those words from him - wow! - he really is in the right place! Hugs and love to you, my friend!
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