Two Years: Carli Barlow

As a mother, I have thought of the preparation I daily put into my boys and the times when I will send them off on missions.  I pray they choose that as the hard years of their lives approach.  They are genuinely bright and beautiful in so many ways.  I have a third son who serves his mission already.  He was called home to His Father, and mine, on March 31, 2007 to serve endlessly for the Lord. Not two, but an unknown number of years await our reunion.  Still....I cannot fathom the tears I will shed in happiness and deep longing for my boys who NOW adore me!!!  Their hugs cinch the breath out of me, and they refuse to let go, night after night, after night.  They turn a cheek for a kiss and them ask for one in return....and as I leave through their door with "goodnights and I love yous" they beg for more hugs...literally...and nightly.  I adore my boys.  I have girls who are already talking about missions as well...it is amazing the desire they innately have to share their happiness with the world!  And so do I!!!