Jeffrey leaves this week and it has been a busy week getting him ready to leave. Friday we met Mom and Dad and went to the Portland Temple. It was a nice day. Mom, Dad and I waited for Jeffrey and Jerry as they meet with people at the Temple. The officiator was from our old ward in Tempe. Bro. Cooper had moved to Oregon three years ago and it was surprising to have someone we knew at the Temple. Jeffrey looked like he enjoyed the session and is looking more like a man rather than a teenager.
Sunday was his farewell at Church. He made his mom nervous because he had not spent too much time on his talk but he did an excellent job. We were all very proud of him. It looks like he will do great on his mission. Jerry rushed in just before the start of the meeting from work, still wearing Levis but caved in to my demand that he at least change out of his tee shirt and put on a white shirt and tie. The bishop asked me to say the closing prayer because Jerry
couldn't wearing Levis !?! Jerry thinks it may be his new church outfit from now on.Monday, we had an open house for Jeffrey, hosted by our home teacher. He has a lovely home and it was nice to just worry about food, and then leave my kitchen in a mess and not have to clean my house. Several members of the ward came to wish Jeffrey well. Jeffrey has been dating a young girl from his student ward and she came to the farewell and open house. It was the first time any of Jeffrey's family met Cassandra and she seems like a nice girl (even though she makes his mom nervous).
Several people commented to me about how well Jeffrey did on Sunday and it is starting to sink in that he will do great. It is hard to imagine that he will be in Utah in a few days but I'm sure he will have a wonderful experience.
We have spent the rest of the week finishing shopping. I do not seem to get out of any store for under $100.00. I even spent nearly $200.00 at Target this morning just getting miscellaneous items. So far we have probably spent $1,500 + to get him out of here. Lets see if Kelli can hold it together until Wednesday.
3 comments:
Wonderful post! I would not get that much information out of you if I called you. Thank you for writing it down so that I can experience a bit of Jeffrey's mission excitement with you guys. We will be praying for him and your family. Lori
This blog stuff is fun. Lori is right that it is good to have this info written. We are so glad we was able to experience the temple, farewell and open house. They were all very nice and we are proud of Jeffrey. He did well and will be great missionary.
Mom
Way to go Jeffrey! We wish you well. We know you'll do great! Thanks for the post! We really enjoyed it!
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