Yep, it happened , today was the day, that one I hoped would come, knew would come, prayed for to come, and wondered at times if it would come, for 19 years we prepared for it, but nothing can really prepare you for it. He walked from my arms through the portal to a plane that took him to be where he can serve the Lord, he is still my Bubba, he is this amazing young man determined to go forward, to give all his heart to the Lord. Yet in all of this time and preparation, you can not possibly prepare your heart to hold so many emotions at once, so SAD to not be able to hug him, so HARD to say goodbye, WORRY that he will be ok and love his work and companions, so PROUD that he is the amazing young man you love, full of ANTICIPATION to hear from him already and he has just left, "Tortuous JOY". but with all of these emotions I would not change one thing! It has been a perfect transition, and will only through time prove that again Heavenly Father knows how to lead us to bring us to where we can grow and serve him the best to make us who he wants and needs us to be, if we give him our hearts.
The Great Comforter is such a blessing, he testifies to my heart that this is the exact spot Greg should be in his life, and that it will only get better from here. I love you with all of the Love a mother could have for her son, I am so proud of the Young Man you have allowed the Lord to mold you into, such an amazing person, kind, funny, tender, patient, obedient, quiet in thought, and now I can not wait to see what other attributes the Lord will bless you with,as you desire to work hard and serve Him, and I know that he Young Man who returns to us will be even more amazing. with all my heart I love you son, Mom
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I miss him already, SO much...
WE LOVE GREG! And are soooo proud of him , he is such a great example for Kaleb, that is kaleb in 10 years! I cant believe it!
luv you :)
Tammy!! Ahh it makes me want to cry for you. But how exciting for your family, you guys are going to be so blessed. He will make an awesome missionary!
thanks for making me cry, tammy! greg looks fabulous and has "that look" about him, i'm so excited! :) he'll be a great missionary...and you are a great missionary mom!
love you!!
AH how gut wrenching! We love him too and are SO excited for him. Keep us posted at all times about what areas he is in since we have family and friends all over the mission boundaries.
You posted those feelings beautifully! The first email just makes your day!
Wow, what a great young man he has become! And what a moment for you as a mom. Love to you all!
Love, Gina
This post was beautifully written....so very heartfelt...three weeks ago today I was standing in that very same area welcoming a son home....all I can say is WOW....the emotions a mother's heeart goes through are many...and I wouldn't change any of it....HE LOOKS GREAT and I KNOW HE WILL BE GREAT and HE WILL SERVE HIS FATHER IN HEAVEN TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY.....hugs to all of you...
Tammy you guys raised a fine young man! I am happy I know him and can't wait to hear all the details of his mission!
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