My Son, the Elder

On Sunday my handsome son was presented to be ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood.  He was ordained that evening.  This week he is gone to EFY in St. Peter, MN.  It is a week long retreat sponsored by BYU.  This is the 3rd year he has attended.  He had such an amazing experience last year that he couldn't wait to go back again this year.

Usually I send my cell phone with him as he doesn't have one. That's right folks.  He's 18 years old and doesn't own a cell phone!  I didn't bring my charger along when we dropped him off so he said he didn't need it.  It is always interesting that when you can't reach one of your kids, that's when you have things to say.  He called today to tell me that he was asked to assist in giving a priesthood blessing.  I was really grateful for his opportunity.

I thought today that this is practice for when he leaves on his mission next month.  When Sammi entered the MTC I had to wait for the once a week emails and it was hard at first.  I guess I'll have to do it all again in 5 weeks.  I also realized how much time we do spend together and just how much we talk to one another.  When Andrew was a little boy, he was my little buddy cause we did everything together.  He's still my buddy.  Just not so little.  I am very proud of the man he has become!