My parents have been gone on a church mission to Norway since the beginning of June. We miss them so much! I was really concerned with the toll it would take on their relationship with Claire, but thanks to Skype, I don't think it will be an issue at all. Every Tuesday at noon (8pm their time), Claire and I get on the computer and talk to my parents. I love hearing about their mission adventures and all of the new experiences that take place. Claire warmed right up to talking through the computer and though there are times that she has a shy day, she mostly smiles, laughs, sings them songs, and with prompting, tells Mormor and Morfar about her week. In between talking she colors circles, makes me connect the dots (to make a square), and scribbles with our assortment of highlighters and pens.
In an effort to make them feel like they are still a part of our everyday lives, I have significantly increased the number of blog posts since they left in June. I want them to know everything that is going on just like they did when they lived 20 minutes away.
I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices they have made to serve a mission. The biggest temporal blessing it has brought us is the upcoming birth of our first son. Each time my parents serve a mission (this is mission number three), and ONLY when they serve a mission, a boy is born into the family. Both of my siblings had boys during their previous missions (to Ukraine and then Bermuda) and now my oldest sister and I are both expecting boys to arrive in 2013. It is such a funny coincidence. Now that our family will have at least one boy and my sisters are done having children, I've told my parents that they are done going on missions. It's time to stay home! :)
Having my parents live half way across the world for 18 months is difficult at times, but I am so glad we live in a day and age where technology can still bring us so close together. I love you Mom and Dad and always look forward to our weekly Skype sessions. Talk to you soon!
2 comments:
Tears are flowing after reading this blog post. I look forward to Tuesdays every week, because I know we get a chance to see you. It's almost like your Sunday evening visits at home. I miss playing ball with Khloe, but she seems to recognize our voices via the computer. Thank you for the additional blog posts and the Tuesday visits. They mean so much to us. We miss you!!
that is so awesome you guys can do that, I am sure that makes it easier to be away from home for missionary couples all over the world that have children and grandchildren, also when did Claire's hair get so long?!!
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