We (Christian, Maren, Patrice and I) left Bountiful to take Christian to the Provo Missionary Training Center. But as is so often the case, first a meal. We headed to Mimi's and had breakfast/lunch. 
After eating we headed to Provo. So many times we have taken this trip to watch BYU play football and basketball, but this one is different, Christian is a little more quiet.
We drove up to the MTC with lots of missionaries standing on the curbs directing traffic. We stopped at the assigned spot when 2 missionaries opened up the back of the 4runner. His luggage was out in a second, Christian was out and just enough time to get a hug - Christian knows how to give great bear hugs.
Then off he goes with a set of missionaries, he is in Good Hands.
As we drive off I say, "That was slick." Maren breaks down in tears and says, "That was the worst thing - EVER!!!"
Really, it was the BEST thing ever.
After eating we headed to Provo. So many times we have taken this trip to watch BYU play football and basketball, but this one is different, Christian is a little more quiet.We drove up to the MTC with lots of missionaries standing on the curbs directing traffic. We stopped at the assigned spot when 2 missionaries opened up the back of the 4runner. His luggage was out in a second, Christian was out and just enough time to get a hug - Christian knows how to give great bear hugs.
Then off he goes with a set of missionaries, he is in Good Hands.As we drive off I say, "That was slick." Maren breaks down in tears and says, "That was the worst thing - EVER!!!"
Really, it was the BEST thing ever.
Oh, how great and sad all at once. I still remember how hard it was to say goodbye and how exciting to start it all. I am so happy for you guys! :) btw, this is Mike writing, right?
ReplyDeleteit was good, it was just hard, christian is not just my brother you know, he is a best friend. someone who always cheered up my day, brought a smile to my face. when in i minute that changes it's a little hard on someone.
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