Called To Serve and Loving It

Our service began with a short vacation prior to entering the MTC on 29 October 2012 at 10:00 a.m. We visited with Rachel, Cory and Tommy then on to Idaho to visit with some of Bob's family namely, Kristin and Allen; Paige and Jeff and their six sons, Tyler, Bryce, Dylan, Hayden, McKay and Payson.  We had a wonderful time strengthening family ties.

Entering the Provo MTC was so awesome and breathtaking.  We both had tears in our eyes when our missionary "black name tags" were placed on our lapels.  Bob's thoughts were of his son, Michael Robert Sturgis who some 29 years prior had received his "black name tag", then his thoughts immediately moved to his grandsons, Christopher Kuchin, Tyler Howard, Adam Kuchin, Bryce Howard, and Andrew Wilson who all honorably received and wore their "black name tags".  Bob's thoughts were, " What a legacy to follow and oh what giant footsteps to fill."

My thoughts were very similar as I could see in my mind's eye each of my sons, Adrian Anguiano, Trevor Jan, Heath Alan, Spencer Ryan and Jonathan Silas Bradshaw receiving their missionary "black name tags".  A small act but a monumental responsibility to take upon us the labor of love to willingly serve our Lord, Jesus Christ and tell the world of his love for them.  

Thinking this was the climax but it was just the beginning of many more climaxes along our way.