The day i have been waiting for and dreading has finally come. Blake has been preparing for his mission for the past 3 months and he finally left
TODAY at 5:30 am. The funny thing is that i woke up an hour before he even woke up and i didn't even go to the airport... lets just say i was a little nervous for him. It has been a hard couple of days... but also very memorable. We have had so much time to spend together, that it has made it kind of hard to not be with him. Lets just say i feel as lost as can be... like im missing my other half. It is the hardest thing I have ever had to experience in my life! Im very greatful for his decision to serve his mission! He doesn't know this but he is the greatest example to me! He is one goofy boy... but he cares about everyone and anything, he loves to please people, is always willing to help, and very determined to get things done! I know he is going to be the greatest missionary and that everyone will love him! We always joked that he was going to threaten the investigators to convert, but truly i know he will be the most caring and understanding person to the people of Argentina! I will try to keep everyone updated about what is happening with him... as far as i know he made it in well and didn't even look back! He's going at it full force and isn't messing around! But here are some pictures from these last couple of weeks... ENJOY! (Missing in pictures. My mom- Sick, Kendall- Left because I think he was getting a little sad, Amanda- work but she was at the setting apart!)
There he is at the Utah airport after getting off the plane!! isn't he so cute?!?!
The was the day he got set apart. I took off half a day of work to hang out with him.. we went and got my glove for softball because i lost mine, got tape recorders, and played catch! It was so fun...
Brandi and Blake at Mattas for his dinner before he got set apart
Haha i think he just looks really cute in this one... he's actually set apart.. so now his name is ELDER Blake Smith :)
Us at Matta's for the last time for 2 years... i think the people are going to miss seeing us there... they knew our orders by heart!! haha
My dad and Blake... my dad wont admit it but i know he misses him already!!!
the TRUE Blake Austin Smith!
Blake and Lance... I never noticed how short he was compared to Lance!
Blake and Sommer... awwwwwwwwww!
3 comments:
Bert he is going to be an amazing missionary. I love than boy and can't wait for him to come home. It is weird without him.
Brittany, I understand completely that feeling of loss. Both of you will have an amazing two years of growth. You will love learning of his missionary experiences and he will love receiving all of your love and support through your letters and care packages. It's great that you have your family for support. Hang in there. I love the pictures.
He is going to be a great missionary but it is so different without him here. I keep saying stuff like "well lets call Blake" and we can't anymore... But he's going to mature so much (hopefully) and it'll be so fun when he comes home. We love you guys! -Emily (and the rest of my family)
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