Saturday, July 14, 2007

Congrats to ELDER ASAY.

We have been waiting 5 weeks for Judd's mission call and it was worth the wait. Yesterday Friday the 13th mom went to the mail box at about 2:30 in the pouring rain and sure enough. A big white envelope and it was the only piece of mail. Elder Judd L. Asay what a cool thing to see. So we got so excited and planned a little get together to celebrate. We got on the phone and started calling all of our friends and family and told them the news and then asked for there guess of where Judd would go. We made a big poster for all the guesses. (the kids guesses were adorable Nathan --California Disneyland or Spain like his daddy, Ben said Finland like Grandma Larsonn, and Jade said Idaho) Just to give you a fun glimpse. Dad ran to the Dairy Queen to get an ice cream cake. Jason hurried home from work to be with Janet and the kids on the web cam. Spencer we didn't think was going to be home from work in time to hear but he got off an hour early and made it just in time to hear the big news. Chad and Emily and the kids all came over. And Cam, Tiff and Jade were here. Bri called about every 30 minutes her and Ryan were wishing they were here and she didn't want us to wait any longer she just said to open it now. But we waited for everyone and at about 6:45 after Judd's favorite pizza dinner, Judd opened his call. The spirit was really strong. It was so awesome. Judd was shaking and I think just a tad bit nervous. He read the call Elder Judd L. Asay will serve for 24 months to Busan, Korea. I couldn't believe it I thought he was joking I had to look at it myself. That is Spencers exact mission. Unbelievable we were so excited. The spirit was amazing and I felt so grateful for Judd leading such a great life and being so worthy to be an example to all of our kids. Nate and Ben will always remember this and Chad and Emily's kids too. It was awesome. I am so glad that he chose to serve a mission. He is going to do wonderful. I know he has lived a worthy life and is strong in the gospel. He will do a fantastic job. Judd is smart and will be able to learn the language. I am so proud of him. It is pretty awesome to have 3 brothers and all of them serve a mission. And then Briana and I both married wonderful guys that have too. Plus our dad. What a huge blessing it is to our family. Judd leaves soon August 29 and we will sure miss him but can't wait for the many experiences he will have. We had a fun night.

1 comment:

The Spiveys said...

That's so cool that he's going to the same place as Spencer! I was born there and I would love to go back someday.
Lindsay