Uncle Math.

Uncle Matthew left on his mission October 2nd.

I've put off writing this post because it is hard for me to write about Matthew and know that it will be two years before we see him again.

I try not to think about about it and pretend it's not really happening. Two years is a long time. 

I did this with both Winston and Emerson.

I feel like I have always had a close relationship with Matthew. He reminds me of Michael in many ways. He has always made me feel comfortable and accepted. He makes me laugh and feel like I can talk to him about anything. I am definitely not the easiest person to be around and can be very guarded. But Matthew took the time to get to know me for me.

Before getting married and when I first got married I never imagined that I would care about my brother in laws and love them just as much as my own brothers. But I do.

And I'm going to miss this boy. 

But I could not be more proud of him.

He will be such an incredible missionary and the people of Brazil are so lucky to have him for these next two years.

I can't believe I have two missionary brothers.

Sometimes I get sad when I think of them being gone and missing out on things that I want them to be apart of, but then I think of what they are doing and how blessed I am to have brothers who are worthy and willing to dedicate two years of their lives to serve the Lord.

It strengthens my testimony and makes me want to be better.

Here's to hoping the next two years go by quickly!

We love you Matthew!

(As I was writing this post Olivia came up and saw the picture of her and Matthew and said, "I miss Math. Give him so many hugs.") Sweetest thing ever. She sure loves him.