Sending a missionary off is a lot of work! Besides all the paperwork, i.e., FBI clearance, police clearance, vaccines, wisdom teeth removal, deferring college, there's the what to buy list, the studying and memorizing of lessons and scriptures, and trying to get Trey's room is somewhat of an order for while he's gone. Then there are all the last things you want to do as a family, things that Trey wants to do or see before he leaves, preparing and going to the temple, preparing for the farewell and all the while trying to come to terms with feelings of pure happiness/love and sadness/inevitableness. It was a roller coaster for us that's for sure.
Going to the temple was so special, especially having mom and dad being able to officiate and being able to have all the Knoxville family there with us. I will never forget that weekend.
This was the night Trey was set apart as a missionary. The last song he listening to in the car: Enchanted by Taylor Swift. The last person he texted: Moe
We felt so blessed to have so many friends and family come out to Trey's farewell to say goodbye. It was very special for David and me to look around the room and see so many people that had been a positive influence in his life.
We are again so blessed to have so many friends and family come to Trey's farewell talk at church. Trey did a wonderful job, even with the microphone going out for his entire talk.
3 comments:
I love the way you expressed your feelings of the last 6 months-well done.
great photos, lis.
I ditto Julie---you expressed your feelings so well, Lisa. What a journey of preparation.
Loved our time at the temple, too.
Great pictures---they tell the story well. :)
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