Monday, November 23, 2015

10/6/2009

Hello family & friends,
Well, we did it.  We got to Provo safely and dropped Ben off at the MTC.  I woke Wednesday morning about 5:15 a.m. to the loudest thunder I've heard, (well outside the trailer.)  I couldn't go back to sleep, I just layed there thinking how fast the last 19 years had gone, and praying that Ben had picked up on all he needs to know, somehow, somewhere. Actually I know he has learned alot from all of you.  We so appreciate your influence you have had on our family.  I also kept thinking...Mom's do this all the time, he, no I will survive...won't I?  I remember when our nephews & other y.m. would come and go on their missions and I would be crying...anticipating when our boys would go.  Now it was my turn, to be the brave mama.  Yeah, right.  I didn't think I did too bad, they didn't have to pry me off his ankle or anything.  haha  They did have everything very organized, of course.  We drove in, parked by the curb, unloaded his bags and gave one last hug and he was off.  An elder was escorting him up the sidewalk.  We got the most awesome picture.  I'd attach it if I knew how.  David's camera is weird. I hope to write again and attach a few pics. Anyway, Ben was so excited.  We had gone to the temple before hand to take some pictures and he actually squealed he was so excited.  That was pretty funny.  Well, I am sorry to write such a sappy e-mail, I just wanted to say "Thanks" for everything.  You have helped us raise our missionary.  And we thank you for it.  Many of you have asked for his address in the MTC so I will just add it on this note.  Hope you all enjoyed conference weekend and we will keep you posted with his letters if you'd like. 
Lots of love, Janet

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