Emotions was the best title I could come up with. I never thought emotions would flow so freely over practically nothing. My baby boy is going to serve the Lord for 2 whole years. We truly are giving the Lord one of our finest. It all started in church yesterday when I realized that was the last time for 2 years that I would sit next to him in Sacrament meeting. Several people in church talked to me about Spencer and I couldn't contain my emotions. He wrote me a very beautiful Mother's Day card that made me cry accompanied by a very thoughtful gift. Stan said our couple prayer that night and mentioned Spencer and I cried. I'm crying now just writing this. I was folding his garments today and cried on them so I had to dry them again. I love my boy and am very excited for him to have this opportunity. I called the mission home today to ask some questions about what would be best in regards to a bike for Spencer. They acted like they already knew Spencer and were excited to see him on June 1st. That made me feel a lot better.
Tonight we had our last Family Home Evening with Spencer. We had Grandma & Grandpa Wilding, Grandma Craft, Brittney & Randy, John & Angela over for dinner and FHE.
Belinda Grace will change the most while Spencer is away.
Stan bought this huge map of the world and is going to hang it up downstairs and put tacks where everyone went on their mission.
He also bought flags representing where each person has been:
Grandpa Wilding - South Africa
Grandpa & Grandma Wilding - California & New Zealand
Grandma Craft- California
John Liddle - Venezuela
Randy Henderson - Venezuela
Stan Craft - Canada
Spencer Craft - Colorado
We then talked about Ammon who was a great missionary in the Book of Mormon. We all went around and gave some missionary advice for Spencer on how to be a great missionary. We had everyone that had gone on a mission share an experience they had on their mission. We sang "Called to Serve, Press Forward Saints , God Be With You & of course Do as I'm Doing" . It was a nice evening that we enjoyed together. Spencer then promised the little boys that he would sleep out on the trampoline with them. What an awesome brother.
We started measuring feet and heights to see the changes in 2 years. This is Benson & Spencer's feet. They are about the same size.
We have been trying to cram in a bunch of stuff before he leaves. The next several posts will highlight a few. We will miss you Bud.
6 comments:
Belinda, your family inspires me. I wish I could unlock all the secrets you have to produce such amazing children. I know you're going to miss Spencer so much. I think we tend to focus on what a sacrifice it is that the missionary is making to serve a full time mission and we forget what a sacrifice it is for the parents of the missionary to have their children away from them in unknown places for two years. It so great that we know they have the Lords protection and care.
Spencer will be such an amazing missionary. He was brought up right. He will come back even better than when he left, if that's even possible.
Even though Mike's dad was always happy to see his missionary children return, he always lamented the loss of the blessing he and the family experienced while they had a missionary serving.I know you will all feel those blessings. Amoung them will be comfort when you are missing Spencer.
And don't worry Belinda. You only have to do this three more times!
We are going to miss Spencer. I have always felt blessed to have him for a brother. It's crazy to think that Belinda will be like Katie Marie when he returns. Wow!!!
Belinda, my thoughts are with you--as I watch our children grow, I well up with tears just thinking about them going on missions, getting married, and starting a family. I am sure I'll be a basket case when it actually happens
Your family has always been such a good example to ours, we have such great memories of your family. Spencer will be a wonderful missionary--he has been taught by amazing parents. Although we don't get to see you very often, we will always consider you dear friends
It was an awesome past couple days with everything. Amazing. It will be fun to see the changes that occur before he comes back. It's crazy to think how big Caleb will be (almost Jacob's age!). Time will fly. It always seems to one way or another. And Spencer will have the most amazing experiences and touch so many lives. He is really blessed to have you for a mom (as well as me and the other kids). You truly are an angel to all of us and have helped us become who we are today. You have prepared Spencer well for this mission, and you'll be blessed because of it.
I love you Mom! You're the best!
I can't believe the time has already come for Spencer to leave on his mission. He is going to be a wonderful missionary. I am so nervous for the time to come when my boys will be going on missions. And having three boys, all of them a couple years apart. They will be coming and going one right after another. Those will be some crazy times for me I am sure. I want you to know that I think you are an amazing person and friend. :)
Belinda, I absolutely adore your kids,they are so perfect, sometimes I wonder if they are for real!! You are doing a fabulous job as a mom, I only wish you were close by so I can sent my kids to your house to get properly taught! I only have one boy, and already feeling proud the fact that he will one day be able to pass the sacrament. Thank you for sharing your life with your posts. Belinda, you are amazing and an examplanary friend.
ps:I did just post my first blog, feel free to check it out:6fishtank.blogspot.com
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