jay’s little brother mike volunteered to serve a 2 yr. mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and got his mission call, which is an envelope and a letter saying where you’d go. (it could be anywhere in the world) so we gathered with his friends and family for that exciting moment.
and he’s called to serve in Hong Kong, China! as he read his destination, everyone ooh’ed and aah’ed and cheered. plus his parents, uncles, aunts, and his grandparents served there so it makes it even more exciting! and it reminded me of when i got my mission call and i read out loud, “San Bernardino, California.” no one really ooh’ed or aah’ed, it was more like, “ohhhh…..(and then silence).” hahaha since it was like right next to Utah and kind of anti-climatic. but i wouldn’t have changed it to anywhere else. it was the perfect destimation for me.
i often think, “man, our church really must be true.” when i see bunch of 19 yr. old boys volunteer willingly to serve for 2 yrs. and be willing to go anywhere they get called to go. i mean, 19 yrs. old! that’s at their prime age of partying and having fun but instead they choose to go knock on random doors to share with them what they know to be true and what makes them happy. i know mike will be a great missionary and we’re so proud of you mike!
and the last picture is of adi putting on a performance for everyone. that’s her “little stage” as she made me play bunch of youtube videos of disney songs as she danced and sang for everyone. she is so cute!
Jay-He's so lucky! China's taking over the world! Ha ha.
The Hong Kong Mission is amazing. That is where my husband went for his. He talks about it every day (and he has been home over 6 years!) Good luck!!!
That's really cool! Tell him congratulations!
Cool! My hubby went there too 🙂
I've been reading your blog for a while now and I just made one today so that I can follow you =P
Your posts never fail to make me smile (=
Love it! Congratulations to your brother (in law)! When a missionary serves, the Lord blesses the whole family. 🙂 Love your blog! Thanks for sharing!
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How funny! I've been following your blog for quite a while now and I had no idea you were here in San Bernardino for your mission. I went to school at CSUSB and live in Rancho Cucamonga (not sure if you are too familiar with the area outside of SB).
Hong Kong would definitely be a huge difference from SB, though, that's for sure!
That is wonderful and I couldn't say it better about 19 year old boys serving anywhere for 2 years. WHAT A BLESSING to him and your family.
thanks everyone! and yeah i heard hong kong is an awesome mission! @mei: you are so sweet, thank you for following my blog! it means a lot to me. @jamie: what a small world! i never served in rancho cucamonga but our mission home and the office was located there so we went there often. also, i served in upland for over 6 months which is like 20 mins. away from there! i miss it there so much!
Hi Sarah, saw you on Ucreate and I couldn't agree more with Kari! You and your blog are too cute. I will be stopping by often.
@pamela: thank you, you are so sweet! thanks for reading my blog!