Today was the day... Tyler officially left for the MTC. It was such a wonderful experience. He woke up bright and early ready to begin his life as a full-time missioanry. He is so ready to go... ready to meet people who are going to change his life for the better, ready to have experiences he is never going to forget and ready to share the happiness he has in his life with all the people in California. He is ready...
We all met at Tucanos in Provo for the last family meal. Ty looked so handsome. There were about 4 other Elders there that were also getting ready to head out. (For some reason it makes you feel better when you know you are not the only family going through this experience.) We took our time eating, laughing and getting extremly full. After we ate we headed over to the MTC where we would take pictures, say our last good-byes and showing him how proud we are of him by trying to keep our composure (easier said than done!)
The area was covered with Elders coming in, Elders that have been there for awhile and families. They all had smiles on their faces and you knew that this is the best thing any family can do together. My Mom, Dad, Abby, Kristin and Logan got to ride in the car with Ty as they drove him into the MTC. The enterance is packed with cars and you would think it was the happinest place in the world with how many people are trying to get in. As you pull up to the curb a bunch of Elders come up and greet Tyler with huge smiles on their faces as others come and take his luggage. They are so friendly and you can see the glow in Tyler's face as he talks them. You can see the excitment in his face.
I know two years is a long time, but just like tithing you give 10% of your life to try to give back all that you have been given. We know Tyler is going to make a phenomenal missionary. We know these will be two years he is never going to forget and we could not be happier for him.
We love you Elder Brady!
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