Wednesday night we said goodbye to Jeff for the next two years!After a nice night of hanging out with the family we went to get him set apart. The moment he stood up after the blessing he looked different, like he was a missionary!
the missionary Holli cake (my mom made this)
We stayed at my parents until 12:30 that night and then decided we'd better head home. Jeff picked Hudson (5) up first and when Hudson started bawling we all lost it.I think it was the hardest to see him kiss and hug the kids goodbye because they'll all be so much older when he gets back and they really don't understand whats going on.
Jeff and Grammy
Before getting set apart.
Grandma (89) and Grandpa (92) Speechly
Then it was time for Erik and I to say our goodbyes, Erik's a rock and luckily I was able to keep my composure. I didn't shed a tear (after I had stopped from Hudson). I just couldn't even go there. Couldn't think that my little Jeffy was leaving and I really won't see him for 2 years, that he won't be here when I have my first baby, and that when he gets back he/she will be 1 1/2. But he WILL be back and he's doing what he's supposed to be doing. I just had to hug him quick, tell him I love him, and leave.The four Speechly children at midnight
Erik and I didn't get back until 1:30 in the morning, and didn't fall asleep until after 2:00. Thursday night it really hit me hard. Jeff's gone and I really won't see him for 2 years, I'm running on 6 hours of sleep (which is NOTHING for me,I usually get at least 9:00 plus I'm pregnant) I hate touching raw chicken which I was cutting up for dinner and ants had yet again invaded our cupboards and eaten through our instant breakfast packets which I live off of. Needless to say poor Erik had a bawling wife to take care of for the rest of the night. 
Elder Speechly is now in the MTC in Ghana, Africa after a very long rough 18 hour flight. He was very sick from all his medications he has to take (malaria and such) and didn't get to sleep a wink. Then he got there at 8:45 AM their time and won't get to sleep until bed time. The hard part is we won't hear from him for 3 weeks until he's out of the MTC and he can't receive emails or letters from us!
Good luck Elder Speechly. We love you and know you'll be an amazing missionary. For updates, letters, and pictures check my mom's blog.
7 comments:
It's hard when baby brother's leave, isn't it? Micah will be 1 1/2 years old when my younger brother comes home too. The elder in question is super stoked...18 months is the perfect age for uncles to start playing with nephews anyway. :)
I'm sorry about the ants! I had bit of a problem with that too. Try baking soda. Took about a week of mounding the stuff on, but the ants went away, and it's not harsh chemical, which works great for cupboards. If all else fails, Bryan says that door and window caulk is a great option. ;) Good luck!
It is so hard when they leave, I call it miserable joy. It will be a great experience for him, I will remember him in my prayers.
Oh, it's always so hard when a brother leaves, especially the first brother. But, you've been through the worst part. From here on out everything is exciting and something to look forward to.
P.S. I love your headband in that last picture.
ah i remember how hard it was to send my brother off too. he'll be such a great missionary. you look great sammy!! and that cake that your mom made is amazing!! what a talented lady
I agree with Alyssa the best age for uncles is when they are older. As for the ants we have had problems in past years, not yet this year knock on wood. I did hear that putting cornmeal out they will eat it and then go to their home and it will kill them, I haven't tried it yet but it is worth a try.
oh, i remember when jake left...it was so sad! but then two years went by and now he's home. it goes fast. he'll be a great missionary! that cake your mom made is awesome! and you look very cute. :)
Cant believe He's gone, that is sooo crazy. He'll be such a great missionary :) Miss you cuz, so happy for you guys and they new addition...and thanks for the support on the vomit blog lol
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