We just ordered more white shirts, warm hat. gloves. and scarf for Bradley for his mission in Ogden,. Utah. We also created the final checklist of other items to purchase and last minute errands to do (including his H1N1 vaccine). I'm really glad that he is able to go, but John and I will both miss him. He has been such a help to us in the last few months since he moved home - changing high light bulbs, moving heavy stuff, carrying in cases of bottled water, etc. Plus, he's fun to be around, and talk and laugh. And nothing beats watching him grow spiritually and be so happy with his life! There's no other place I'd rather him to be than on a mission teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who wish to hear about it. Of course, he's the last of the children to go, and there's always something to be said about another "end of an era" milestone. No more missionaries after him, no others to take to the temple for the first time, etc. No more young men and young women to send out and have them come back adult men and women. He will be missed!
Another good writing day. I'm making no predictions when this portion will be finally done, but I certainly will publish it with great hurrah's when it is!
If it's any consolation, they frequently come back to the nest...as you and I and countless other parents have found out over the years. So don't give up hope--it's likely you'll never really be an "empty nest". :-)
ReplyDeleteSo true...but I'm not too thrilled with the word, "never".
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