...: October 2013

October 23, 2013 ~ Today is the day!

Abush leaves today. We dropped him off at the MTC at 1pm. It was so exciting to see all these missionaries standing outside to wait for the new kids. Earlier we went to brunch at Magleby's, and then went and got him a camera so he can take lots of pictures for us to see. He is starting a new adventure, working full time for the Lord, and I know he is ready and willing to do what needs to be done. We are so proud of him, and how much he has matured and grown up to be ready for this day. 2 years is a long time, but I know we will all be blessed for his efforts!!

By the Provo temple just before we drop him off

at Magleby's

And there he goes.....

One last picture~

Final Steps until Abush leaves!!

The girls planned a dinner for Tuesday night before he left. Chili, Breadsticks, Cupcakes and donuts!

After the dinner we went over to the stake house for Abush to be set apart as a full time missionary. It was a very special experience which we won't forget. He is ready! He is excited! He is nervous! And so are we...

Deer Hunt 2013

The guys went up for the week-end, and Kirsten and Collette went along too. Meg and I went up to spend Sunday with them. AdamWoolsey got his deer, and then Todd got his. Always a fun time camping!

Temple Day and the farewell

Abush went to the temple on October 10, 2013. He went to the Provo temple. Andy, Megan and Grandma Abel were able to come! Afterwards, we went to eat at Station 22 in Provo. What a fantastic day! His farewell was Oct. 13 and boy did he have a crowd at the church!! We had reserved the park, because I knew there would be soooo many people....but it was really cold and rainy, so at the house it was. Pulled Pork sandwiches, baked beans, cornbread and lots of yummy salads and desserts. It was amazing!

Chad and Teri Stapley and Grandma Abel

Provo temple

Station 22 - good food! Fun atmosphere!

Tate and Kirsten

Bridger

Mona and Kris

Grace and Jordan

The gang

Jenny , Jack and cowboy Kent

The Houghton's, and Keri Andrus, and Habtamu

Pres and JJ

Ryan and Doc

Last Kiss!!!

The 4 biological siblings from Africa...so amazing they all live so close!!!

Abush and Grandma. His friend's Mom made him the most beautiful lei, and one for me too.

Emily made a fantastic cake. And mini cupcakes too, with ties on them! Abush did amazing on his talk about the plan of salvation...He touched many people, and will go and do the same for the people of Mississippi!! So proud of him!

Abush and his mission journey...

Abush has decided to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He put his papers in, and we are all just waiting to see where he will go.....What an exciting night it was!