Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Elder Bridger Clayton's arrival at the MTC

He's there.  It was a seriously the hardest thing I have ever done and yet once again a true testiment to me of a loving Heavenly Father.  As things have changed we went to take final pictures at the Provo Temple.  As we were leaving Bridger turned around to see one of his friends Elder Brock Rose who had just left from doing a session.  He hugged him and told him how happy he was there and how much Bridger was going to love it there.  After a few more laps around the temple we entered the MTC.  As promised Elder Parker Rose, Brock's triplet was there to greet and host him.  The pictures tell it all.  True tender mercies from our Father in Heaven to put a worried mom's heart at peace knowing he had a friend to take him in and get him where he needed to go.  Now the countdown can begin...

 All packed and ready to go
 Telling Zoie good-bye. 
 At the Provo Temple



 Elder Parker Rose.  They had arranged for him to host and this picture says it all.  They are truly happy to see each other. 

 Telling his Dad good-bye.
 And his mom, I don't want to let go.  Love this boy! 


Off he goes to one grand adventure.  God Bless you Elder Clayton.  We will pray for you and miss you, but wouldn't want it any other way.

6 comments:

The Fife's said...

Very exciting, but sad as well! good luck to him, can't wait to hear stories of his adventures.

foxie4 said...

That brought a tear to my eye!!! What an amazing experience I will be watching your every move since I too will have to do this 3 times!!! Love ya!!

Tara said...

You are braver than me-I will not be handling it well! Glad e is so willing to go!

Colby and Dani said...

So bittersweet, isn't it! He will do great, he has had wonderful parents to teach and support him. Love you!!

Luckiest Girl.... said...

I'm of coarse crying. Look forward to many stories. Good luck Elder Clayton. Love you Tammy:)

Johanna said...

I'm so sad we missed his farewell! We were out of town. Tell him sloppy Joe says good luck, and that he will do awesome!