We just got back from taking Derek to the MTC, it's so crazy to think that he is gone. The MTC is no joke we pulled up and they had us park along the curb where 2 elders that are already in the MTC bum rush our car, open the doors and start grabbing his stuff, and say"lets go elder!", so i took a quick picture of him and Jared, then we hugged him, told him we loved him, and off he went. I am not kidding it was really that fast. My kids miss him already, it is so bitter sweet, we are so proud of him for going, and are so excited for him, but 2 years is such a long time. I can't imagine how hard it will be when it's one of my own boys, we are having a hard enough time with Derek leaving . The first morning after he left Jared came down stairs and looked over at the couch expecting to see him sleeping there and then realized oh ya he is gone. We really loved having him here, he helped out so much and was the best free babysitter anyone could ask for.
Here he is wheeling off with his luggage.
My kids love Derek so much. The first night he was gone Jade came up to me and said "mommy what do you think Derek is doing right now?"
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Coming from someone who joined the church as a teenager, what you have done for this young man is amazing! It was families just like yours that impacted my life and helped me gain a testimony of Jesus Christ. What a wonderful example you are to all of us!
He's missing you guys, I bet! I'm so sad that we missed his farewell. I'll have to get his address so we can write him or send cookies to the MTC.
that is so sweet! hes a great guy!
We miss him too. He was such a goog neighbor :) Last night Gavin said a prayer and blessed Derek to find something to eat and a place to sleep. Then he said he hopes he can find a house to live in. It was cute. He really had an impact on a lot of people.
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!! We are so excited for Derek. It must be hard having him gone. we're looking forward to hearing all about life on the mission!
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