Wednesday, November 19, 2008

2 Weeks/2 Months

Well in 2 weeks Elder D Jordan Urmston will be in Paraguay. I have to apologize to all the people who told me that the time would go fast. (I wanted to tell them "that was only because they didn't love their missionary as much as I loved mine") So here it goes, you were right and I was wrong. We are almost 1/12 of the way through this wonderful experience and it really has been more than wonderful. Some pointers for the mothers of young boys. #1 Make your sons learn to type. Really type, where your fingers are on the right keys and your eyes are on the keyboard. Jordan is able to type a very small letter and then his friend with typing skills can send home a discourse. I am happy for the letter for the message still is there but the details are pretty sketchy. #2 Read them the Book of Mormon. Jordan ends every letter with the church is true and the book is blue-So if any of you have an old blue Book of Mormon I will trade you a batch of homemade rolls for it so it can go in his Christmas pkg. #3 Hug all over them everyday (tears rolling down my chubby cheeks) cause even if they still let you hug them when they are in high school when they leave and aren't around to hug it really hurts. Okay I have to stop!!! The words are all blurry and my mouth is not enjoying the salty sensation of the tears.
The 2 month is in reference to Courtney. Courtney is now getting married in January and not June. I haven't posted this even though I have known for a month is because I am in a brain spin. I love this girl and she is marrying a wonderful young man who treats her the way you want a young man to treat your daughter. I am in major stress mode and am thinking that I might need an addiction to make it through planning a wedding in 2 months. Marc thinks only having two months of a stressed out wife is not such a bad thing. Obviously he doesn't understand shopping for a wedding dress with a daughter is something that will take me two months to decompress from.

6 comments:

Natalie said...

I have a blue copy here with your name on it.

Natalie said...

I don't even need the rolls in exchange, but you have to let me help you with Courtney's wedding. I can do anything that you need.

Unknown said...

Short engagements are the best. We got engaged at the end of August and were married on October 30th. Less time for the bride to get picky and more time to enjoy it all when it is done. Good luck with it all!!!

Jordan and Nikki Brown said...

I agree - the short engagement is MUCH better. Those 3 months brought out the worst in me, so I'm glad it was no longer than that! Good luck.

Courtney said...

ok..in my defense...i am being so calm about this wedding..it's my mom stressing. but i love her for it because it's going to be beautiful and i could never do it by myself. I'M SO FLIPPIN EXCITED!!!!!

Dan and Annette Swainston Family said...

I cried too as I read about Jordan. It does go fast in a sence, but it makes you miss them even more. I am here for you on both ends...Missionary thoughts and helping hands for the wedding.
Love ya Linda you are amazing!

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