Today is fast Sunday. The entire week has been crazy busy. I had forgotten that this would be my last Sunday sitting with my son, for quite some time. I knew I wasn't going to stand and share my testimony. I was so surprised when both of my daughters stood to share their testimonies to their brother. They were the sweetest most pure words. I tried to hold it together but I lost it. This is only the second time I have heard both of my girls bear witness of Jesus Christ and the gospel. They both shared how much they loved their brother and how they would miss him. Dash was trying to be such a big man, but his tears fell freely. Mr. Incredible stood and shared his testimony and his love. Then a father and son stood together and bore their testimonies. They are from Brazil so the father had his son translate so the message wouldn't be lost. It was so powerful. His son will be serving in the Hartford, Conneticut mission next month Portugese speaking! Warrior and he really connected. I'm so bummed they didn't move to our area sooner. What a great day of testimonies of missionary work and the truthfulness of the gospel. It was a really hard sacrament meeting for me.
The closing hymn was God be with you til we meet again, in honor of Warrior. I couldn't sing the song. I could barely breathe. I was trying so hard to hold it together and stay composed but my eyes stung and my chest hurt. I just wanted to leave and let my chest heave and have a big boohoo. But, I sat in pain. Once the song was over and the prayer was said, I could breathe and move. I opted out of having a break the fast. Our week had been so chaotic and I just wanted to spend this little time loving my boy and being just us. We had a good day and made Philly Cheese steaks, YUM!YUM!
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I don't think I could have held it in. I love reading about you and your family. You are so real. I can feel the emotions in your words. {{hugs}}
I totally understand the feelings you are having.
But, when people tell you "You will have so many blessings while you have a missionary" believe them...Yes, the washer, dryer, fridge and car will quit working, You will worry about the money each month...but you will feel comfort and blessings of the Spirit you have never had before.
When our last missionary came home this past May my first thought was OH NO...we have had 3 missionaries out in the past 6 years...what will we do with out the blessings of a missionary?
Congrats on being a "Missionary Mom".
Such a special event like this always has me biting the inside of my lip just so I won't cry.
Sounds like it was very special Sunday for you.
I've never been as happy as I am right now that I don't have any sons.
Tears and hugs.
ohhh my chest hurts FOR you. How incredibly difficult! But I KNOW that while our sons lives will be forever blessed for their sacrifice and service...a momma's will too. Because Heavenly Father knows that it's a sacrifice to a momma too. And he wouldn't be there ready to go serve if it weren't for his momma teaching him all his life in the ways of the Lord. I'm so happy for your familY! Yet, in a small way I'm sad for you too! Be proud of that Warrior man!!
How sweet! That is funny his friend is coming here to CT!! Hartford used to be our stake but they changed the lines so depending on where he goes he could be in our stake sometimes! I am guessing not our ward though if he is to speak Portuguese!
((HUGS))
That is awesome!! I am so excited for Warrior to go on his mission! He will be an amazing missionary!
P.S. I hate showing my emotions also!! I HATE crying in front of people!!!
Warrior will be amazing...
I sent 5 sons on missions!!! I so relate to your feelings.
I can relate to Janiece as well..I tried to keep a journal on things that broke down,husband losing his job, etc......during my sons time with the Lord... but the blessings so outweighed the challenges.
I can't wait for the hubs and me to take our turn..
Precious words of the last night before he left. I am sure it's hard missing all those from Char. (home) Spencer radiates his goodness even though they just met him I am sure they could see that.
I second the opinion of Grandpa Solomon. He must have been such a good daddy because these solomon brothers are do such a good job at it.
I've thought so much about you the last couple of weeks sending off your oldest to serve the Lord. What an incredible time for your family.
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