Sunday, October 07, 2007

Bitter Sweet

Last Wednesday we had to say good-bye to my little brother Brandon. We took him to the MTC where he is preparing to serve in the Des Monies Iowa mission. He will only be there for 3 weeks and then he is off to serve and teach the people in Iowa. We are very proud of Brandon and his righteous decision to serve the Lord. It was hard to say good-bye but we know that his spirit will touch the lives of many people.





6 comments:

Katie said...

You look so cute all pregnant!! hehe It's so bittersweet sending a brother on a mission huh??? I hated it, but I was really young. :) He already looks like an awesome missionary!!! I'm excited for him and your family... so many blessings come to your family when you have a missionary serving!!

Heather said...

I am so excited for your brother and your family!! What an exciting, and bittersweet (as you mentioned) time. I can't believe that your brother is old enough to serve a mission. I remember going with you to a play he was doing at school when he was like 14 or something. Anyway, I am so proud of him and his decision. It will be a remarkable thing for all of you.

Leslie & Matt said...

That is so great that your brother is going out to serve a mission. These are such great pictures & I am so happy to get to see a peek of you with your cute pregnant belly! You look so happy & are going to be a great mom!

Danica said...

YAY! I love your preg pics!! TOO CUTE!! That's so awesome your brothers going on a mission. It is hard, but the missionary's family gets so many blessings!!

Leslie & Matt said...

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Heather and Ray said...

I have never seen a picture of you family before. Was that first picture all of your siblings? It is always a bitter sweet feeling saying goodbye to missionaries. My two brothers both went on missions and it was equally hard sending them both off. But at the sametime it is really neat to see how much they grow spiritually while they are out.