Did you know that there is a website called, Dear Elder? My nephew Daylon mentioned it in his most recent email. What a great site! You can write a letter and send it for free. You can purchase care packages to send. I personally have decided to use that site to write to Elder Crider. It's convenient and I don't have to remember to buy stamps or take it to the mailbox!
Another site I just happen to have used to send a package to Elder Crider is Pioneer Party in Lehi, Utah. They have a website with some items that you can send to missionaries. They are a bit cheaper than the ones from Dear Elder, but both are a great way to show support for your missionary.
The one thing I have always regretted was not serving a mission when I turned 21. I am so glad that Daylon has made this choice.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Missionary Service
Can you believe I haven't written since October? I used to be so good at this. I guess I will try to get back on and write. After all, it is a great journaling activity. The best thing about the last two weeks is that Austin and I were able to pick up my nephew, Daylon Crider from the airport and drop him off at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah.
People asked me if I had a hard time leaving him there. I have to say I did not.....He's not my kid! But, I can see that it would be difficult for the mother's who do drop them off. Anyway....if you are interested in what happens when a young man serves a mission for the LDS church, then check out his blogspot at http://eldercrider.blogspot.com/
I am very proud of Daylon. He is truly taking a leap of faith to serve his Father in Heaven for two years in Santiago, Chile. Austin or I asked what was going through his head at one point. He said that it was kind of surreal. He knew he was doing what he was supposed to do, but to know that in 45 minutes from that time, he was going to do something and he had no idea what it is. I replied, "That's what faith is all about."
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