Going to the MTC - Let the Adventures Begin

Today is the day Andrew enters the MTC. We have had vacations, family dinners, and game nights all to prepare for the day Andrew leaves for his two year mission. He has prepared for this day for years. He was calm, confident, and ready. He has a maturity about him that I have never seen before. He knows what he is committing to do and he is ready!

Andrew gets up early to pack and sneak in one last nap! 

Before his drop off time at 11:45 we go to Kneaders as a family for breakfast. We also stop at the Provo temple to take a few pictures and enjoy our last few moments together. It is hard to describe everything you are feeling in this moment, but today, we all felt reasonably calm.

Saying goodbye to home for 2 years! 

Last time we will have two kids in our home. Aren't they cute! 

We love being together and eating french toast at Kneaders! 

Not sure what is going on in that cute head of his? 

Off to Provo, Utah! 

Hayden (24), Trevor (15), Andrew (19)

January 16, 2019

Provo, Utah

Letting our boy go for 2 years so he can bless other families as much as he has ours! 

The Fam! 

Trevor, Jessica, Andrew, and Hayden

Drop Off - Andrew is greeted by a MTC worker and a few hosts. We give our last hugs and say our final goodbyes. We are so excited for Andrew and the adventures that await him. He is ready! He didn't even look back when he walked away. I know he is excited and so we are we! 

See you in 2 Elder Greenlaw!!

Missionary Training Center - Elder Greenlaw's home for 3 weeks

An hour after drop off, I received my first email from Andrew. Each missionary is supposed to check in and let their parents know they are okay. Andrew is happy! His P-Day will be on Tuesdays while he is at the MTC.

"I'm Alive! Well I'm here at the MTC and we are supposed to email you and say we are safe! I am happy. It's awesome here! My teacher is really nice. There are a few girls n my district who I think I've seen before. There is one girl I recognize from Draper. My P-Day is on Tuesday so I will talk to you again then!! Andrew"