The MTC

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

I did not sleep well last night; I was up late and completely nauseated thinking about the next two years. We got up early to get left for the MTC, our goal was 8:00 a.m. Cameron made one last trip to see Grandma Marilyn & Grandpa Rod before he left. Before we left Hank gave him a father’s blessing, he did a great job and it did offer comfort to me. I am sure it comforted Cameron as well.

We had a nice trip to Utah. We reached Provo and stopped for one last meal with Cameron. He wanted to eat at Kentucky Fried Chicken, so Kentucky Fried Chicken it was. We stopped before we entered the MTC to take a few pictures and get our goodbyes out. (We had been told we would be rushed to get in and out of the MTC) As we pulled up to the stoplight Cameron said he suddenly got nervous. We followed the directors as they waved us through the parking lot. We got out and helped him with his bags, there were several missionaries out on the sidewalk to meet him and escort him in. I gave him one last hug, I didn’t want to let go. I know what he is doing is the right thing and he will benefit soooo much from serving the Lord. I just worry. Will he have everything he needs; does he know how much I love him? I sobbed as we pulled out of the parking lot, just as we were pulling out Grandpa Rod called to talk to him one more time. I felt so bad he had missed him. Cameron on the other hand was happy to be there and excited to start this new adventure in his life.

I know he will be a great missionary and will enjoy serving the people of Virginia. Hank has had very strong feelings that someone in Virginia is specifically waiting for Cameron, I believe so too.