It's Going to be a Great Day

Today, Mike's little brother Chris comes home. He has been in Brazil for the last 2 years, serving the wonderful people there. He has done so honorably and we know that he was meant to be there. We know it has been hard for him to be away, and yet we would have it not other way, and I know he would not. The last time I saw Chris I was about 17 weeks along with Ryker. Chris said that when he came back, we would probably be having another baby, his older sister would either have a baby or be pregnant, Jason and Deanna would have another, and Shell might even have one. He pretty much has nearly hit it on the nail (give or take a couple of kids/pregnancies, and no I am not pregnant!:) I still remember calling him from Primary's in the room usually reserved for family conferences. I remember my father-in-law making his way through international numbers and I remember Mike telling Chris that his sweet son had just passed away. It moved everyone of us to tears when Chris spoke to the family and told them that through the Atonement and because of our Savior, we would be with Ryker again someday. This little 19 year old boy that had left us had become a man. We love you Chris and can not wait to see you!