Anticipation!

We have officially started our countdown to

Elder Petty's homecoming.

He will be home in 34 days.

We are so excited!

Brigitta woke up this morning and said, "Mom, I can't wait any longer, he needs to come home NOW!" I just chuckled and gave her a hug. "He will be home before you know it," I replied. We then sat down at the computer and made a list of things to do to prepare for his return. "When everything has been completed, Mar-Kell will be home," I told her. She anxiously set to work on the list. No worries though, it is definitely long enough to last 34 days.




A mission is the most wonderful experience that a young man of 19 can have. I have enjoyed so much corresponding with my missionary these last two years. I am really going to miss the weekly letters and e-mails, they have been a source of strength to me as well as the family. We have grown even closer as Mother and Son, a special bond that will last forever. I have witnessed his growth in so many areas and am amazed at what the Lord has accomplished in his life. He has had a lot of challenges, but that is great. He needed to experience the refiners fire in order to learn and grow. As I have seen him struggle and sacrifice I have witnessed the blessings that have come into his life. Miracles have not ceased.

I can hardly wait to hold him in my arms and

welcome him back home.

See you soon Elder Petty!