Goodbye For Two Years

Last Sunday Brock had his farewell talk in preparation for him leaving to the MTC July 20th, he will be going to the Guatemala City, Guatemala Central mission, Spanish Speaking. He asked Melanie and I to do the musical number so we prepared a beautiful duet called "Because He Lives". Tons of people showed up to see him off and it was fun to see friends from high school again. Our song went great, although I felt a little bad for making Brock tear up before he even started his talk. He did a wonderful job though and the spirit was really strong. Besides two youth speakers and the musical number, his bishop gave him the whole time to speak but he had no problem filling it up.

After the meeting we all went over to his house for lunch. His mom had prepared pulled pork sandwiches the day before and there was tons of food. Every one sat in the shade and socialized for the next couple hours while Brock made his way through talking to everyone. After almost everyone had gone home except his extended family i went home to take a nap before heading back again.

When I returned our group of friends from Provo had arrived. They hadn't been able to come earlier because Javier was submitting his mission papers. It was great to see them again and we hung out catching up until it got late and they needed to get on the road back to Provo. I feel bad they had to drive so much in one day but I know Brock really appreciated it, and so did I.

Pepe, Marissa, Brock, Me, Whitni, Javier, and Junior

Brock with all the girls, including sister Alexis

Now for the boys

 Who has the best calves?

By the time they left I was completely exhausted so after talking with Brock's family a little more I headed home as well since I'd get to see Brock for a couple more days. While all the goodbyes are sad, I am so excited for all the experiences he is going to have, I know Brock is going to make one amazing missionary :)