(written by Mom)
Last night we dressed our younger children in their school clothes for today before we sent them to bed. Joshua was up and ready before anyone else, and serenaded us with Clair de Lune on the piano as we finished tying shoes and combing hair. Miraculously, we all got up and out of the door after one last family prayer at 5:30 a.m. We laughed on the way to the airport, reciting our favorite lines from Studio C. John, Sam, Elizabeth and Hannah all were quick volunteers to help Joshua with his luggage at the airport. After several hugs, pictures, and some last "I love you's" and "See you later's", we parted ways as Joshua entered the airport security line. He was upbeat, confident, and smiling the whole way. We were smiling through our tears. It is a great irony to be so happy and sad at the same time, but we truly feel it is a great privilege and blessing to be sending our son on a mission. He is ready! Or in his own words, "I was born ready!"
Thank you, thank you to everyone who has helped us get to this day! We so appreciate your love and support!
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