Well, it happened. Bridger received his call on October 27, to serve in the Honduras, San Pedro Sula Mission. He enters the MTC on March 16, 2011. Seems like forever to some, but to me as his mom it's only 140 days until he goes. This is what we've taught him his whole life and what he has always wanted to do. It's a nice warm tropical place where he will feel right at home since the 110 degree weather he is accustomed to working in.
We are so proud of the man he has become and the choices he has made to get him to this point. We could not ask for a better son. He loves the Lord and the gospel and he will be an awesome missionary. I don't know how I'll make it, but I know the blessings that will come to him and it is something he will talk about, remember and use for the rest of his life.
Soon to be Elder Bridger Clayton
Over 100 guesses and predictions of where he would serve. This was lots of fun. Ryan Checketts, the last to guess and the only one who choose Honduras won the $10 Megaplex Card.
Checking the mail to make sure it was indeed there.
Opening the envelope...
Reading the first paragraph...
You have been called to serve in the Honduras San Pedro Sula Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He'll learn spanish of course, hola!
Waiting anxiously to hear where he will serve.
His awesone friends who came to support him.
Now I just need to teach him how to do his own laundry...everything else he already knows.
8 comments:
That is GREAT!! Congrats Bridger! Tam...I can't believe he is that old! Crazy!
Congratulations! WOW - time flies! That is so wonderful, he will be a blessing to them and the Lord will bless you all for this wonderful service.
I know this won't suprise anyone who knows me but this post totally made me cry! I thought about my little Jack and how before I know it he will be in Brider's spot! I am sure you are one proud mama!! Congratulations on such an amazing accomplishment! So excited for him!
The laundry might take 140 days to learn!! How exciting TAMMY!! He'll be a great missionary and what a great example to those younger brothers and friends. Congrats Bridger!!
Congrats to Bridger! We are so excited for him! I laughed at the laundry comment. I recently learned how to get Crayon out of clothes...not a fun task! Although he will have a washboard and a bucket most of his mission. That's how Marc washed his clothes the whole time!
Yay! I'm so excited for Bridger! Tell him sloppy Jo says hi and congrats!
Hey Tammy! So, I used to have a facebook, but I don't anymore:( I need to get one! I feel like such a loser! I'm glad Bridger isn't leaving until after christmas! It's always fun with him there at the christmas party:)
How exciting!! I am sure he will be a fabulous missionary- after all, he sure has a fabulous Momma!! We need to get together soon and catch up, I miss you!
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