day ninety-two: hoorah for israel!

I was just about ready to leave work this afternoon when each of my younger boys called to say Adam's mission call had arrived. "I am being very careful with it and putting it right on the table, Mom," said boy #4.

We ended up with 35 people over, all dropping their guesses into the silver bowl, which sat next to the apple pie and cheese and crackers.

Mexico Monterrey East mission. He leaves for the MTC February 24. We are thrilled he will get to speak Spanish, after taking it for four years in high school.

I am ready to pass out. I love my son. I love the church. Hoorah for Israel!

11 comments

LisAway | November 19, 2009 at 1:38 AM

Yipee! How exciting. That's terrific, as you mention, that he can put his Spanish to use. I'm sure that will make his language training so much easier.

CHERRANNE | November 19, 2009 at 2:25 AM

*SNORK* The little Boy now has sideburns errrr chops and a Mission call to Mexico. WOW. :-) Congrats, Adam (a.k.a A.B)

Luann | November 19, 2009 at 6:33 AM

I can't stop thinking about him being out there, and it is a WONDERFUL thought. He will be an amazing missionary. Congratulations to all of you. It's a big day!

Juliana | November 19, 2009 at 9:42 AM

Hoorah for having a couple months with your whole family together before an exciting new adventure...!

Barbaloot | November 19, 2009 at 10:07 AM

Congrats to him!! And the family. What a wonderful family he has to support him in this!

Lara Neves | November 19, 2009 at 10:46 AM

Wonderful news! What a great place to serve a mission!

Marianne | November 19, 2009 at 11:20 AM

YAHOO!! That's AWESOME. What an amazing army the Lord has!!

April | November 19, 2009 at 2:54 PM

So happy you have the holidays to spend together....and then...another one off!

Kimberly Vanderhorst | November 19, 2009 at 5:04 PM

Oh yay! Your joy is all but palpable!

Connie | November 19, 2009 at 10:55 PM

Such an exciting time for Adam and your whole family! Isn't it wonderful to have a worthy son1

Heidi | December 8, 2009 at 9:37 PM

Not to mention that it is a great mission for meeting humble people who are ready and willing to have the gospel in their lives. Yay!