Chace was called to the North Atlanta, Georgia Mission! He leaves tomorrow and the time has come to quickly! When he got his call, I thought June seemed forever away, and now it's tomorrow that he leaves and yesterday I wasn't quite ready to say my final goodbye for 2 years! However, I am very proud of the young man he has become and the decision to serve a mission!
(L to R: Manuel, Chelsea, Chad, Dad, Mom, Chace, Chanc, Liam, Randy and Aidan)
This memorial day weekend was dedicated to the young man and we had festivities galore!! Friday night the boys went to the movie, Saturday he went thru the Twin Falls Temple, and then we went to Johnny Carinos, where he devoured his yummy meal!! Saturday afternoon/evening involved some basketball games!! Sunday was his farewell in church! He stunned me! He made me laugh and he made me cry! He's a great guy! His talk was amazing, and I know he will be a great addition to Georgia, they better love him! The luncheon after wards was fabulous, and as always good food!!!
Monday morning bright and early, as per Chace's request, Grandma Asher made her famous maple bars!!! So we had a farewell breakfast! It was delicious and I think he stuffed himself silly with the delicious breakfast!! We went up to Aunt Betty and Uncle Keith's for lunch on Monday afternoon, which then after wards the guys went to play basketball and Frisbee!!!
After which Chace was served some tasty shrimp cocktail at the Contreras residence, which was real tasty like always!! Then at about 645 that evening, the boys decided to go to one last movie together!! Prince of Persia, only this time, Grandpa Bench, and my dad tagged along! I thought the two hours would drag on, I was hoping they would, I didn't want the time to go fast, I wanted the movie to last longer, as I could prepare my final goodbye!! Well they came ho
me from the movie, and that was it! Manuel and I needed to start heading back to Boise! I didn't want to let go of the young man, but I wished him well, hugged him tight and shook his hand, calling him Elder Asher! Also giving him some spare change so he can hopefully call home or someone as he leaves the airport in 3 weeks!He will make an awesome missionary and I hope the people of North Atlanta Georgia Mission love
him and take care of him! Feed him well and make sure he is happy! Here is to the next two
years Elder Chace Asher!
2 comments:
First of all he has grown holy crap. Yes it's been many years but sheez...he was a lil boy when I knew him. I know the feeling of having them leave. It stinks. Hope you are doing ok. I'm sure he will be a great missionary. I LOVE Georgia!!!! So jealous!
It is hard to say goodbye to your loved ones for a long time, huh? But, hopefully hes doing good, what a great experience for him!
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