Saturday, February 20, 2010

CALLED TO SERVE

This is my oldest son Travis, today we are celebrating him as he has been called to serve a Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Spokane, Washington , Spanish speaking Mission.He will arrive at the MTC in Salt Lake City on April 28, 2010. He will serve for 24 months and will be serving in the areas of Northeast Washington, Northern Panhandle of Idaho and Montana and parts of the Canadian border.
Travis is extremely thrilled for his call to serve.
We couldn't be happier, prouder and anymore grateful for this wonderful young man of 19, who has the desire to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those who are searching .

Travis finished High school  in 2009 as well as achieving his Eagle Scout.Travis works full time for a local construction firm. Being outside, building things and getting dirty is in his top ten of favorites, he will miss the surfing and of coarse his friends. In his spare time he coaches Cheer for BYU Hawaii 2010. Travis plans to return from his Mission and attend the school of his choice , play football and look to his future to share it with someone special. I am Happy to report he is leaving very single!!
We are so very glad he has his goals set and that he is open to all  of his possibilities. My heart is tender for this young man in my life. He reflects all the qualities that are important to me .I can only hope and pray that I have given him the tools, values and spiritual desires to face life with courage, integrity and a knowledge of who he is. I am honored to be his Mother . I love you Travis, my son.

13 comments:

  1. He sure does sound like a very special young man-no wonder you are so proud of him and so full of love. I send him every best wish for a happy and blessed time as he begins this new and exciting journey.

    Aloha,
    Natasha.

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  2. Congratulations to your son! That is wonderful!! Nothing more exciting than sending a missionary out! April 28 is going to come so quickly for you! Enjoy your time together and I am sure he will do a great job! Have a lovely Sunday! -suzanne

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  3. Congratulations! This is such an exciting time for your family!!

    While he's at the MTC there are a few websites you can order brownies, donuts etc. that deliver to the MTC while they are STILL WARM!!! I didn't find these until my son had left,but I've often thought how fun that would have been for him to have received a warm treat!!

    Have a great day.
    Sandra

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  4. You must be bursting with pride! May God go with him.

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  5. He looks/sounds like a wonderful young man! Is he your first missionary?

    Congratulations - he is going to a great mission in a BEAUTIFUL place!!! I am sure he will be an awesome missionary!!

    This is so exciting for your family - God Bless!

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  6. Oh I know you so proud! You've done a good job, mama. It sounds like you've shown him all the right tools for living. Just make sure he packs a sweater :0)

    Have a good evening, Lynea

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  7. Hi there...I'm new to you, run onto your lovely blog today. You have a beautiful family...and how wonderful that your handsome son is willing to go and serve the Lord, you must be so grateful! I hope you'll come say hi, I'm having a give a way this week too. I would like to follow your blog and am adding you to my blog list...hope to say hi! :D

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  8. YOUR BLOG IS LOVELY!
    TAKE CARE,
    ROSA

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  9. Oh mama, do I hear you buttons poppin' here??? Rightfully so I might add. He sounds like one special young man.

    God bless and have a glorious day sweetie!!!

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  10. CONGRATS ON YOUR SON GETTING READY TO SERVE THE LORD:) GOD BLESS:)I LOVE YOUR BLOG:)

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  11. OH MY!!
    This is incredible news. I know that missionary work is sometimes incredibly difficult, sometimes exhausting, miserably hot or cold, frustrating, dangerous, sometimes filled with moments that can make one wonder why he left his family hundreds of miles away to live with strangers who seem unappreciative of his talents and generosity and goodwill. And the again, it's probably the most rewarding thing he'll ever do in his life.
    Good job, Brandi, you've raised a very fine young man.

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  12. Great news for him and you! I have one son who's almost 14 and it feels like we hardly have any time together before he'll be turning in his mission papers. I've only been to Spokane once, but loved how green everything is there. And yay!!! for Spanish speaking. :) I attend a Spanish speaking ward.

    Saw your comments on several blogs I follow so thought I'd pop by for a visit.

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