Off to Brazil

Blake left on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, to serve an LDS mission in Salvador, Brazil! We had a wonderful week-end with family and friends and it was so much fun having everyone here! Blake spoke in church and did a great job. He has such a strong testimony of the gospel, he will be a great missionary! After church we had a nice dinner with all of our family and a lot of Blake's friends! It was a great day! Over the week-end, they played ball, cards, Mario Cart, and had lots of laughs. On Sunday evening, it was sad to see brothers say good-bye for two years. It was so sweet to see Blake kiss his fingers and then put them on Keisha's belly to say good-bye to his niece. Hard to believe that she will be eighteen months old when he returns. The airport was a happy/sad time for me. I am proud of him for serving the Lord and know he will learn and grow so much. BUT I sure will miss him! When we arrived at the airport Blake met several young men headed for Brazil. They became "travel buddies" for the day! They were instantly friends and all waited for one another to get their luggage checked in and then get through security. When Blake went through security, he turned and blew us all a kiss, with a great big smile! On Wednesday I received a phone call that he had arrived and was doing well. Thanks to all of you for your love, prayers and support! We love all of you!