It all started on Sunday with a little lunch for family that had traveled in for the big event.
We were blessed to have family come to town. Some had even traveled down and back in the same day. We Love Family! They are truly a Gift from God.
We went to Church where Sam did a great job on his talk. He talked about the importance of being obedient. Obedience does create a simpler life. Life is better when you live the gospel.
Monday night, the Stake President came and set Sam apart as a Missionary for
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
We like to take pictures of every event in our life. Sam was sporting a goofy tie before the Stake President came.
The family with the new Elder...
Tuesday we headed to Salt Lake...
Sam's Grandfather (a former Mission President) gave Sam some counsel and a blessing.
Wednesday we headed down to Provo...
We had some breakfast, yummy food and more fabulous family time.
And we were not sure if we had enough pictures so we went to the Temple for some more!
And we were not sure if we had enough pictures so we went to the Temple for some more!
Then the Heartwrenching part.... we went to the MTC and dropped off the cute boy
I do like the drive thru drop off. It is definitely better than the old way...
I do like the drive thru drop off. It is definitely better than the old way...
There is no easy way to say goodbye to your child for two years.
5 comments:
AHHHH! Barb! What an indescribable experience. So proud of his decisions and so happy for his service and so excited for how close he is going to be to the Lord for 2 years, BUT... 2 YEARS!?! Heartwrenching. Is it getting easier each day, or is it still so, so hard?
Oh my goodness, what a week. Sam is such a big boy now, can't totally picture what a MAN he will be when he gets back. I really bet you will miss that kid and his little smart alec comments, if you need me to send John down there to fill the gap for a few days I totally will. I will tell him to complain till you take him shopping, go biking with Mike, and play some guitar hero with Rye.
Are you going to start a new Elder Creer blog? you know to post his letters and updates, or will you just do that here? We look forward to updates either way. Sam is awesome.
He did a great job Sunday Barb. Those pictures made me teary! What a tough day~ but what a blessing! He will be a wonderful missionary! Congratulations! Our prayers will be with him!! -Leslie
Lovely post, Barbara! the Bradley Srs. look great as always.... hugs from Alaska to all of you!!
All your post are so heartwarming and so positive. Your family are just awesome! Sam for sure is a great Missionary and will give so much light to everyone he will meet!
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