This past weekend and few days has been very busy for the McLaughlan family – not because of the parade and fair but because of Jordan (Aaron’s little brother). Saturday night Jordan had his Eagle court of honor. Than on Sunday he had his farwell. Jordan has been called to the Portugal Porto Mission, and he reported to the MTC yesterday.
Yesterday was a very emotional, but exciting. We were able to take Jordan down to the MTC. We are all so proud of Jordan and his wonderful decision to serve a mission. He will surely be missed (mostly his laughter and teasing) but we know he will do marvelous things on his mission, and it is where he needs to be. The MTC is such a neat place. It's fun to watch the different young men that enter and the mixed emotions they show - such excitement and sadness. I don't know who was more excited to be there Jordan or Aaron. Aaron was like a kid in the candy store when we got to the MTC, he pointed everything out to Jordan and his face would light up when he'd remember something. Aaron loved his mission and I know Jordan will be the same way. We all could tell Jordan was ready! And the 2 years will fly by!
Jordan entering the MTC
Aaron, Austin, Jordan, and Me
Jordan, Raymond, & Dan
Grandma Dodie, Austin, & Aaron
Austin & Jordan - I can't believe when Jordan gets back Austin will be 2 1/2 years old, he won't even recognize him! And who knows maybe there will be another little McLaughlan baby boy running around! :)
Raymond & Jordan - this was one of the hardest things for Jordan to leave. Ray has been Jordan's best friend forever.
Austin sitting with Grandpa Dan and he is crashed on the couch. We were all up by 4 a.m. to be ready and down to the MTC and Austin was the only one who wasn't tired by the end of the day.
We'll Jordan are all behind you Jordan and love you! Portugal is lucky!
1 comment:
How wonderful that you were all able to go down to the MTC with him! So fun to have a missionary in the family! :)
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