Wow it has been 3 months sent I sent my son off to the MTC to serve a mission. It seems like yesterday but so long ago since I had him come up to me and give me a big hug. I think that maybe what I miss the most. There are other things like his laugh and talks with him and just the personality he had in our family.
I think as a family we have learned so much in the last 3 months. You can see the closeness the kids have developed with the Lord and each other. They don't look at missionaries the same way. I see them be more involved in scripture study in family prayer. Praying for those missionaries and the families of those who serve. I am part of a facebook page for missionaries mom's . Mothers and some fathers share their experiences they have had with their families, missionaries, struggles and blessings. It's funny my perspective on trials and blessing has changed. I have been looking at the smaller things and realizing how many blessings we have coming our way. Oh by no means has life been peachy keen with no trials. Washer broke a week before Cole left for his mission still broke. Doing laundry in by hand stinks. ( or going to the laundry mat) We have had 2 ER visits. Lots of sickness more than normal. But all in all we have seen the spirit guide us in teaching classes, giving talks, knowing what to say to those that struggle more than us. I have seen myself being able to read a scripture verse and totally understand it and realize how it applies to me. I take more notice of those traits my other children are developing. Their love for service to others. There desire to help in the family. Their love to learn about the scriptures.
We have been blessed to have some amazing Missionaries in our home recently that brought a new perspective to missionary work. They have put those deep thinking questions to the kids. I never knew that Sebastian was wanting to gain more knowledge of the scriptures so he can share it with others. Alex wants to make sure he does what he needs to in order to be prepared to serve his own mission. Eve is truly understanding her desire to be married in the Temple. Maybe they have always wanted these things but we are sharing them more as a family so we can support each other.
Eve is filling out College Applications and man I was not prepared for this. Cole simply knew exactly where he was going to apply and did it. Eve is all over the place. She has schools she wants to apply for but doesn't quite have that one thing to push her to get it done quickly. I thinks she sees life as so care free sometimes that she doesn't slow down to get it done. With Student Council at school and AP classes. I will be interested to see where she ends up.
Next fall I will only have 2 home. What changes this year brings. I can't even imagine what is to come.
Life is always changing around here. I often want to sit down and write and just don't so when I get a chance its to much to write as one entry or I can't remember it all. What an amazing time our family is enjoying growing together and closer to the lord. We are truly blessed. But I sure do miss my missionary. But am so thankful for his desire to serve the lord. Such great things he is learning.
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