Brant received his mission call yesterday. This is truly one of the biggest days in a young man’s life. And with his typical flair, Brant made the most of this opportunity.
He must have invited close to 40 people over for the Big Reveal. My house was packed. Brant is like the Pied Piper of young adults. He has always had the ability to walk into a room and become instant best friends each person there. 10,000 texts is a slow month for my oldest son.
Hanging out with just a few of his adoring fans. 😉
Brant opened the packet from Salt Lake and with a heart that held just a wee bit of hope for a two year stint in China, then read to us that he was needed by the Lord to serve for 24 months in the Long Beach California SPANISH SPEAKING Mission. While the rest of the room erupted in cheers I knew that Brant had just one second of surprise to discover that he would be serving so close to home.
But then the Spirit bore witness to him that this indeed was the place where people had been waiting for just this time……the time that my beautiful son would enter into their lives and share with them the most glorious message of eternal life and the love of our Savior Jesus Christ.
And all was right in the world.
The picture behind Brant is one of Christ sitting on the hilltop watching over the city of Jerusalem.
So if in mid December any of you living in the Long Beach/LA California area happen to come across a very tall, very handsome, slightly nervous young man wearing a suit and tie and trying to master a reaally bad Spanish accent, would you please be kind and encouraging to him?
It would do this mother’s heart good.
Congratulations to your son. May God put the right words into his mouth and use him for good. How exciting for him.
Congratulations! Oh you must be so very proud of him! I sure would be.
Love to Parker and hugs to all!
Amy
Oh – congratulations! I know your heart must be so full right now – and it should be!
My husband served a Spanish speaking mission in Salt Lake City. He was also disapointed at first about not getting to go to an exotic location overseas. Looking back he says he got the best of both worlds – a brand new culture, language, and new customs but it was still safe to drink the water!
I’ve only just recently started reading your blog – I forget how I found it – but draw many parallels as we travel the road for our own daughter’s health – she was born with a heart malformed beyond repair. So far it’s limped along with lots of surgery but still needs a lot of help.
I love reading yours and Parker’s story, it reminds me of my many blessings and that I’m not the only worried mama in the world. Thank you again for sharing!
OOOh. Yeah for him!!!!
What a blessing Brant will be for Long Beach and Long Beach for him. I am always moved by your family’s strength in faith. I will be no where near Long Beach in body, but very close in spirit. Blessings to you, Brant.
As always Tammy, prayers and hugs to you and your family…with a leetle bitty extra for Parker.
Congratulations! That is wonderful news… The fact that he is willing and worthy to serve is an amazing blessing in itself- the rest is just the icing on the cake, right?
Long Beach isn’t too far from here… that’s awesome! I’m sure that he will love it there! Congratulations to your family
Congratulations! At least you know that he will be a lot safer than if he had been sent to some of the places that there are missions. I am sure he will do a great job!!!
Best wishes, and you’re right about him being a handsome guy!
I get so caught up with little Parker, I forget you have almost grown children, Tammy. You must be so proud of your son. And on at least some level, it must be a relief that he’s going to do his mission so close to home.
I am going to LA for Christmas from the UK…. God bless your boy as he heads out on his mission.
This is such wonderful news Tammy.
I have several friends and some family members who are missionaires in other countries and I just LOVE following their journeys.
It takes such a special person to follow this path. I’m certain you are so proud. :0)
If he decides to set up a blog/website about his missionary work/journey toss it my way! I’d love to follow him as well.
Hugs,
Trina and Jophie
Tammy, i am so thrilled for your son. This is going to open so many new doors for him and he was mean’t to go there. How blessed those people will be!
congats to your son! I wish him well on this new journey in his life!
Awesome! I’m in Long Beach. I agree, if he sets up a blog let me know, I’d love to read it.
Congrats Brant!
God’s plan for you sounds so beautiful.
PS
I’ve love to adopt a couple little girls from China!