Of course this is what Parker looked like after a few brownies and lots of fun in the dirt.
It is strange how much our family will change in the next two years (not by numbers, by height and age!). Aubrey will be Parker's age! Hopefully she'll have hair by then.
Tomorrow Mom and Dad leave for 2 years to serve their LDS Mission to Nauvoo. They will first go to the MTC for a couple weeks, and then return to pack up their car and off they'll go! It has been the best day today and yesterday. I have loved having all the family around! Last night we stayed up super late just laughing and laughing.
I can't believe the time has come for them to go. I hope the 2 years goes by quickly. I will miss them so much. We moved in about five weeks ago and have loved being here (I speak mostly for myself but I don't think it's bothered Matt too much). It has been such a great month. Spending this quality time with my mom has been the absolute best. I have tried to take as many mental notes as I can of all the fun we've had together and all the memories we've made to avoid taking any moments for granted. We've made six batches of pecan logs together, we've done a ton of shopping, we've hung out 24-7 and watched fun movies. I could live with her for the rest of my life and never get tired of it (although I really don't know where she gets her energy! She goes and goes and goes!). I feel so grateful to be able to stay here and take care of their home while there gone and know they will be such a great influence to those touring through Nauvoo.
We have felt Joyce's spirit here on many occasions. The Spirit was so strong at their Sacrament Meeting today. All the siblings and grandchildren sang I'm Trying to be Like Jesus. It was really tough to get through, especially looking out to all our family and friends and ward friends who were there to support my Mom and Dad. It was a weekend full of fun and tears, all for the good. We will miss them so much, more than I can ever express but are so grateful for the example and for their willingness to serve these next 2 years. We know they'll be watched over and the entire family will be blessed while they're gone. Thanks for the good example Mom and Dad!
7 comments:
Your parents are so cute, I wish them the best.
Thanks for posting this. What a cute family we have! And by the way, Trish, you look great! You look super skinny in those pictures.
Oh...I can't believe it's here. I heard they did a GREAT job yesterday. I am so sad we missed it. It's going to be an emotional week - we will be praying for all of you. Love you!
I adore your parents! and I wish them all the joy on their Mission. Your family will now get to experience what it's like to have a missionary out in the field and get to enjoy those amazing blessings.
It was so great to see you all yesterday. Your parents will be FABULOUS missionaries!
Great post, Trish! Your parents are darling. I can totally picture them in Nauvoo! I'm glad you got such great QT with them before they left. Hope everything goes well for them!
I heard that meeting was incredible!!! Please send my love to them, they will be fabulous missionaries and will love it so much! and Nauvoo...what a blessing!
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