Monday, September 15, 2014

T Minus 23 Days

My time with him draws ever shorter.
I procrastinated as long as I could, hoping that maybe not thinking about it would make it less real.

The day still approaches. We spent much of Saturday together, this time with lists and goals.
  • 1 suit
  • 4 pairs of slacks
  • 10 white shirts
  • 2 pairs of ugly but sturdy shoes
  • 1 winter jacket--I don't remember if he's ever owned a true winter jacket. He does now.

We wandered around Target for over an hour, snacking on popcorn and checking and rechecking the list.

  • Flashlight
  • Batteries
  • Alarm clock (his biggest requirement--which one has the most annoying alarm?)
  • Band-aids
  • Shampoo

I have no idea what will be available in Peru. Neither does he. Occasionally I can see the nervous excitement cross his face.

His adventure will begin soon. Too soon for me.

Not soon enough for him.
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4 comments:

  1. KristineSeptember 15, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    My son (who is in the Lima Central mission) has requested peanut butter, deodorant, and ibuprofen. :D Let me know if you have any other questions…I'd be happy to help out with what I know. My son has been out for 9 months now.

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  2. Karen MortensenSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    What an exciting time. All the best to him.

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  3. KerriSeptember 16, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    Love these two pictures and the feeling/moment you captured in them.

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  4. Susan AndersonSeptember 20, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Oh, I feel your pain…and your joy. Such an interesting combo of emotions that comes with sending out a missionary.

    *sigh*

    =)

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