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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Brad & Molly say good-bye
Posted by mom
(Since we can all get on and post, and since they all say "Posted by Elder Mortenson", maybe we should say who really does the post.)
Farewell
Yesterday the kids and I (Jena) got to take Elder Mortenson to the MTC. He flew in from Medford the day before and we were fortunate enough to be able to pick him up and have him stay the night with us.
It was nice to have some good one-on-one time with Uncle Trav before he left.
Logan was especially enamored by him and kept asking if he could go with Uncle Trav on his mission. (I'm sure that day will come all too soon.)
Elder Mortenson was very happy about going. You could tell he was a tad bit nervous but who wouldn't be?
It was hard to say goodbye but he did so without any tears! As for me..I held mine in until I got in the car.
We love you, Travis and know that you will be the best missionary. You have strength and power and courage like no one else. We will miss you but we are grateful for your good example and faith!
"Be still [thy] soul, the Lord is on thy side."
It was nice to have some good one-on-one time with Uncle Trav before he left.
Logan was especially enamored by him and kept asking if he could go with Uncle Trav on his mission. (I'm sure that day will come all too soon.)
Elder Mortenson was very happy about going. You could tell he was a tad bit nervous but who wouldn't be?
It was hard to say goodbye but he did so without any tears! As for me..I held mine in until I got in the car.
We love you, Travis and know that you will be the best missionary. You have strength and power and courage like no one else. We will miss you but we are grateful for your good example and faith!
"Be still [thy] soul, the Lord is on thy side."
The Value of Missionary Service
I came across this MormonMessage today. It makes me so happy Travis is doing what the Lord and prophets have asked him to.
Take 5 minutes and watch :)
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3aKU2rkvFQU
Take 5 minutes and watch :)
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3aKU2rkvFQU
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
To the Medford Airport
Tuesday 10 July 2012
We took Travis to the airport in Medford so he could fly to SLC where Jena picked him up. Before we left home Lynn gave him a beautiful blessing. It was full of love and help. Travis' grandparents were there for the blessing, and they went with us to the airport to see him off.
As we were getting him packed up and ready to go I was thinking what an amazing thing it is that young men are willing to take 2 years of their lives and give up their comforts of home, friends, girlfriends, music, TV, movies, cell phones and every other techy gadget we have become so dependent upon, put their school and career plans on hold, and at substantial financial expense give themselves to serving others. It's a miracle, really, that they can do this hard thing. And it's a miracle that these young, innocent, largely untrained kids don't destroy the church. Instead, the church moves forward and these boys come back so much more mature, unselfish, tolerant, full of love for people they hadn't known, capable, and independent. The whole thing is a real marvel!
Lynn and I got to talk to Travis this morning before he entered the MTC, and it was SO GOOD to hear his voice. That's got to be the hardest thing - not being able to talk whenever we want. We miss him already, but are so thankful he is willing to serve. We are praying for his good success and happiness.
We took Travis to the airport in Medford so he could fly to SLC where Jena picked him up. Before we left home Lynn gave him a beautiful blessing. It was full of love and help. Travis' grandparents were there for the blessing, and they went with us to the airport to see him off.
As we were getting him packed up and ready to go I was thinking what an amazing thing it is that young men are willing to take 2 years of their lives and give up their comforts of home, friends, girlfriends, music, TV, movies, cell phones and every other techy gadget we have become so dependent upon, put their school and career plans on hold, and at substantial financial expense give themselves to serving others. It's a miracle, really, that they can do this hard thing. And it's a miracle that these young, innocent, largely untrained kids don't destroy the church. Instead, the church moves forward and these boys come back so much more mature, unselfish, tolerant, full of love for people they hadn't known, capable, and independent. The whole thing is a real marvel!
Lynn and I got to talk to Travis this morning before he entered the MTC, and it was SO GOOD to hear his voice. That's got to be the hardest thing - not being able to talk whenever we want. We miss him already, but are so thankful he is willing to serve. We are praying for his good success and happiness.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
MTC Bound
Travis is a day away from entering the MTC. We, his family, will be writing his adventures on the blog while he's gone: for him, ourselves, and any other person who cares to hear about a rockin elder in Canada!
As his protective big sister, I am sad to not be able to talk to him for two years. He's my buddy and I'll miss him. I am stoked though that he's headed out to the mission field. There is no better place for him to be right now. He has a life full of spunk and energy to spill out on the people he serves; and with every challenge I am sure he'll have many blessings to bear him up.
He is an example of what it means to rise to the call. As humans, we are all imperfect doing the best we can to live Christ-like lives; Travis is a great example of this too.
We love you like crazy, buddy, and are praying for your success, happiness, and protection daily.
Love,
Jessi
As his protective big sister, I am sad to not be able to talk to him for two years. He's my buddy and I'll miss him. I am stoked though that he's headed out to the mission field. There is no better place for him to be right now. He has a life full of spunk and energy to spill out on the people he serves; and with every challenge I am sure he'll have many blessings to bear him up.
He is an example of what it means to rise to the call. As humans, we are all imperfect doing the best we can to live Christ-like lives; Travis is a great example of this too.
We love you like crazy, buddy, and are praying for your success, happiness, and protection daily.
Love,
Jessi
Elder Travis Lee Mortenson
I'm a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in the Canada Montreal Mission. I'll be serving the people there for two years in the French language. My mother will periodically be updating this blog while I am gone.
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