The night before Michael went into the Missionary Training Center we went to dinner at P.F. Chang's as a family (minus Trevor and Brian). It was nice to celebrate Michael one last time before he's gone for two years.
Later that night Michael got set apart as a missionary by President McGinn. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. It was a really neat experience. I'm so grateful for Michael's willingness to be a missionary. Michael said, "I don't think of a mission as a sacrifice, I think of it as an investment." He is going to be a wonderful missionary.
The next afternoon I was able to go with my parents to drop Michael off. With the new drop-off system it all happened very quickly, which is probably a good thing. We got most of our emotions out the night before and were able to quickly say our goodbyes.
My parents have already heard from both the Branch President and a Counselor in the Presidency over the Korean Missionaries telling them that Michael is doing great. They said that he bore a powerful testimony and has already been helping his companion with Korean.
Later that night Michael got set apart as a missionary by President McGinn. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. It was a really neat experience. I'm so grateful for Michael's willingness to be a missionary. Michael said, "I don't think of a mission as a sacrifice, I think of it as an investment." He is going to be a wonderful missionary.
The next afternoon I was able to go with my parents to drop Michael off. With the new drop-off system it all happened very quickly, which is probably a good thing. We got most of our emotions out the night before and were able to quickly say our goodbyes.
My parents have already heard from both the Branch President and a Counselor in the Presidency over the Korean Missionaries telling them that Michael is doing great. They said that he bore a powerful testimony and has already been helping his companion with Korean.
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He will be so great! how exciting for your family
from shayli^^^
Great post, JJ. Yes, it was a memorable night and day.
Love, dad
It was nice you recorded it so well. The dinner at PF Chang's was awesome.It was nice to be there with all of you. I loved the prayer President McGinn gave in setting Michael apart. It was sad and happy at the same time to say goodbye to him. Let's hope the time flies by swiftly.
im so happy for you guys- and for him! he will be such an awesome missionary!!!
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