First 24 Hours as a Missionary

His face says it all.

Jeff is at Taylor's left shoulder.  Once Jeff sees Taylor, his original escort lets Jeff take over.

 

Last night was amazing.  Family came and we met with President Stevenson and Bishop Marcum for Taylor to be set apart as a missionary.  It was an amazing experience.  Taylor's countenance had changed.  He really looked like a missionary. Afterwards at home, we gathered around the table and discussed the amazing blessings that were mentioned.    This morning was long and slow for Taylor, not his parents.  Taylor was just anxious to get to the MTC.  We left plenty early to take pictures.  When we arrived at the area for pictures we were informed that the MTC wasn't rigid on the time and we could drop him off when we were ready.  We took a few pictures and Taylor was more than ready.  We dropped him off 5 minutes early and there was Elder Jeff Ball.  What a bonus!  Elder Ball escorted Taylor off to the MTC.  I didn't cry a single tear today until I got home and found that Taylor had left a letter on everyone's pillow.  I cried when I read the sweetest, sincere and thoughtful note. What a calm, sweet peace our family feels knowing that Taylor is in the right place doing the right thing because that is what he wants to do.