FAREWELL

Wow, what a crazy and emotional time it is for our family. I always hoped for the day when Daniel would go on a mission, but it has come sooner than I wanted. We are so proud that he is going, but it's harder than I imanged it would be to let my first child go. Life as we have known for many years will never be the same and for that, I am sad. There will only be five at the dinner table now and his beautiful music that used to keep us up at night will be silent. The teasing of his sisters will stop and his weekly calls to see if I want him to bring me some lunch will end. All to be replaced with something better I know, but still will be terribly missed. He is a grown man now and very independent. My days of raising him are over and now I have to sit back and watch him grow and hope what I have given him in the past ninteen years was enough. Thank you Daniel for the joy you have brought into our lives and as tears are streaming down my face, I can only remember all the good times. You will be awsome out in the misson field and hopefully, time will fly like it has the past ninteen years and you will be back, healthy, strong and ready to take on this world Daniel style... We love you.
Shana did her magic again and took these pictures for me. You have an amazing gift Shana and I thank you for sharing it so often with me.

MISSIONARY PICTURES

GOOD-BYE, MY SON
RETURN WITH HONOR