Mothers Day

I am so grateful for my mother, she has been one of the greatest examples in my life. She has been by my side through the good and the bad. She has taught me how to be patient, hard working, to follow my dreams, and to enjoy the simple things in life. My mom is the greatest role model I could ever have. She is the most genuine, loving, and happiest mom I could ever ask for. She is the strongest woman I know... raising my 7 siblings is not an easy task, but she did it so diligently. Thanks for all that you do Mom, I love you so much!! 

We had the opportunity to talk to Elder Weitzeil that's serving in the Philippines. He looks and sounds amazing. I am grateful for his willingness to serve the Lord. Tears filled the room when this sweet little brother of mine talked about home... oh how we miss him. He is such a great example to us all. 101 days Elder, keep up the hard work!

Happy Mothers Day

Last Sunday was Mother's Day. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have my amazing mom! She does so much for me and my family. I look up to her so much and hope that I can grow up to be just like her. She has the most selfless personality and is always thinking about others. She is so caring and loving towards everyone. I am so grateful to call her my mom. I love you mom!

We had the opportunity to Skype with Sean (my youngest brother), who is currently serving in the Philippines, Angeles mission. He said the language is really tough, but he enjoys being out there. I have missed him so much, but I am so grateful for him and his willingness to serve the Lord. 

The Last Supper

Sean, my youngest brother, was supposed to enter into the MTC on January 3, 2013, but since there was an outpouring of missionaries entering at the beginning of the year, his date was moved back a month. I was happy because it was an extra month we got to spend with him.

February 13th came waaay too fast. Me & Chad, Christine and her kids (Emily & Joshua), Mike & Somre and their kids (AnaLidia, Isabella and Sofia), my parents and Sean met at Olive Garden for Sean's last supper. It was a great to be with everyone!

The MTC has changed how you drop off a missionary, they only allow one car to drive into the MTC and you say goodbye at the curb. So, we all said our farewells in the Olive Garden parking lot, classy... I know. 

AnaLidia, who is 5 years old, was really emotional. It was cute to see her hug Sean so tight. That's when it really hit me. I'm not going to see this kid for 2 years!

Growing up, I always picked on Sean. I would tease him until he cried and we never got along. If he was breathing too loud at dinner, I would get mad. This is just one of the examples of our stupid fights. Once we both went to high school together and I drove him to school everyday, we started getting along and we actually talked to eachother. I am so grateful for the relationship that we now have, we have become great friends.

I didn't think saying goodbye would be so hard. He is going to serve the Lord, this is what he should be doing. I hugged him tight and said goodbye. I cried all the way home. I can be such a cry baby sometimes. He will be such an amazing missionary, but I will definitely miss him. Good luck in the Philippines!