The day had come, off to the MTC 4/8/09

It was a cold morning with a light drizzle of rain but our spirits were high. The time to report in was 11:30 am so I had time to make pancakes for breakfast. Cameron had two big suitcases I wasn't sure if we could get it in my car.
We arrived at the MTC and it was very organized. There were plenty of volunteers to help with where to take luggage. Cameron's luggage was stationed at letter "F" He left it there, then we three headed for the lobby.

On the way to the lobby we found a volunteer to take our picture in front of the bicycling Missionaries.
When we got into the lobby Cameron went in one door and we went in another. Cameron received his name tag and his card to get into the cafeteria and his room.
We were able to take as many pictures as we wanted in the lobby area, but as soon as we felt we were done it was time to go down the long and lonely hall to orientation we had to turn off our phones and no pictures.



We went to orientation after this picture, I was wondering if I was going to cry since I hadn't shedded a tear yet. Well I walked in sat down with Cameron in the middle of us and I just started crying through the whole orientation.You could really feel the love there, the spirit was just so strong. Before it started they were showing LDS commercials and also some statistics. Did you know that 400 gallons of milk is used a day. Anyway when it was time to sing I could not sing the song "Call to Serve" The guy behind me could though. The Mission Pres spoke and so did his wife the RS Pres. They assured us that they will get hugged and that they are not just faces in a sea of people. We were also advised not to write messages on the sidewalk to our missionary, or to have "unanticipated" meetings at the temple or to try to hand deliver foods. I guess they new all my thoughts ;) The gate surrounding the MTC is not to keep the Missionary's in but keep us parents out. Man can't get past them. We watched a short film which made me cry more and then it was over we hugged I had a hard time letting him go and then he went out one door and we went out the other door. Emotionally draining but so happy for him and know he will gain so much from this experience. He leaves for Florida April 29th.

Camerons Farewell on 3/22/09

Cameron's Farewell went great and his talk was wonderful I was so proud of him. As you can see there was a ton of food. Cameron loves the Chocolate fountain so I got it out.

We were so happy that Cameron's Aunt and Uncle could come this is Winn and his daughter Shana and her son. Thank you Winn, Susan and Adam for coming. Cameron, Shanna and their family for also coming.
My brother Aaron and of course Cameron.
Peek-a-Boo Cameron.
Joy, Aaron's Wife and daughter Bailey. It was great to have their whole family come.
My Mother and Joy. I was so happy to have my Mom come in from San Diego and celebrate this day. She gave me a thumbs up on my hostess skills that means alot.

Camerons Farewell.

Cameron's farewell is Sunday 3/22/09 at the Spring Lake 1st ward 9:30 am. There will be a brunch at our house following Sacrament Meeting. We look forward to visiting with our family and friends.

Cameron goes to the Temple.

We are so happy that Cameron was able to go to the Temple yesterday. He was able to be escorted by his dad and his cousin Adam who goes to BYU so we are lucky that Adam is here in town. Thank you Natalie for experiencing this with me and holding my hand when needed. It was a very special time for the three of us. Cameron told me he looks forward until the next time he can go.

Glenn and Cameron go to Idaho.

So last month Glenn and Cameron took a short trip to Idaho to visit Glenn's sister Lynn. Lynn has her own dog grooming business so you can see the Poodle she is working on. I know they really enjoyed the time spent with her. On one of the days the boys took a spontaneous trip into Oregon. Glenn got to experience the gas stations there, they are all full serve you are not allowed to put fuel in your vehicles I guess New Jersey is the only other state that has this law, then it looks like they visited the Oregon Trail visitor center. All in all fun trip. Me I had to work, though I did like this time to myself.

Our Favorite Game Guitar Hero.

Cameron and Glenn playing Guitar Hero World Tour, Thanks Santa.

CALLED TO SERVE

Cameron received his Mission Call, he will be going to the Jacksonville Florida Mission and will be leaving for the Provo Mtc on April 08 2009. We are so excited for him and know he will be so blessed by serving the lord.