Getting Gabe Ready

Gabe leaves on Monday for 2 weeks in Europe. I left today for 3 days in Milwaukee so before I left I had to get Gabe ready to go.

Had to make sure he packed what he was supposed to pack. Gave him his euros. Made sure he has enough $ on his debit cards. And warned him that his room better be clean by the time he leaves!

He will come home on my birthday! What a great gift!

38 Days

We got the official letter from President Cannon, President of the Idaho Boise Mission. Jacob will be coming home on Wednesday July 20, 2011. He will arrive at 2:41 p.m.

We are so looking forward to seeing him.

President Cannon reminded us that this is a special time for Jacob - these last few weeks will be filled with wonderful experiences and unforgettable times.

I had asked Jacob how he felt at this time - he wrote:

"as far as my feelings about the mission and it ending......

right now i feel like....that feeling you get when you are trying to finish up that essay or research paper 10 minutes before the bell is about to ring because you thought you did everything but forgot a few details that you want to add in.

as for leaving....its kinda like when you go on a trip and have a ton of fun but cant wait to get home at the end of it. the trip was great, but getting home is awesome."

Wonderfully put.