2 months, 25 days, and counting.. until...
my late night chats turn into early bedtime.
the annoying blasting music becomes the sound of silence.
I stop asking for a glass of water.
24 is playing every night I come home.
I'll start checking my email for real.
there is an empty bedroom.
the pointless stories are stopped being told.
there is no one to poke me in the forehead when I say something ridiculous.
the old efy stories will turn into "on my mission" stories.
the picture, date, and location go up on the missionary wall in seminary.
Edmonton, Canada takes my best, meanest, most annoying, funniest, nerdiest, faavorite brother away.
(sorry Mark..)
I have no words. Nothing. I can't choke out a single thing. I have already been through one of these. This one seems a lot different. A lot harder. I didn't cry last time. Not even at the MTC. This time, I am a mess. I cried before he even got his call! I wasn't even able to be there when he got it. I think Heavenly Father planned that one out well, because he knew I couldn't handle it.
How do you say good-bye for real? He won't be gone forever..but it sure seems like it. Yeah, he's definitely
doing the right thing - I have no doubt about it whatsoever. But I am still heart broken that I will be lonely and without his annoyance there every single day..for two whole years. Lucky you, Canada. You can deal with him, I guess. Send him back anytime if you get too sick of him..Just kidding.
I truly am speechless. I don't know how to put into words my emotions. What I want to say..but not feel stupid. So here's to Elder Alex Olsen Lundberg..best future missionary I've ever met!
I love you, you're amazing and I am so proud. You have stayed so steady and sure in the church for so long, and I am truly jealous of your faith. I have no doubt in my heart that you will love and serve your mission with everything you have and are capable of. Although I need you here, for more reasons than can be typed or written or said, the people in Edmonton clearly need you just as much if not more. You have something in you that they have been waiting to hear, and I know you can and will accomplish great things, although at the time they may seem small. You have been such an influence in my life and I couldn't be more proud. You're awesome, and Canada better soon realize how truly lucky it is to have you. I love you, stay strong and don't forget to buy me a souvenir!
Love, Allie.
I'd just like to "close" this little post with the lyrics of Alex's favorite efy song.
One Voice - Dustin Gledhill (EFY 2004)
I am just one voice
But one voice can still be heard
I have made the choice to seal my witness with my word
Changed by holy fire, that has burned into my soul
Filled with new desire, that calls me down to go
I am just one voice, but one voice can carry far
Rising through the noise, of a world so deaf and dark
Shining bright and clear, to those with eyes to see
Honest hearts will hear, the truth that lives in me
CHORUS
One but not alone, a thousand voices sing
Praises at the throne, of our master and our king
With one voice
One voice
I am just one voice,
But a voice of light and hope
Grateful I rejoice as I share the gifts I hold
I will search with all my strength, for the humble and the meek
Praying, they'll receive the simple truth I speak
CHORUS
One but not alone, a thousand voices sing
Praises at the throne, of our master and our king
With one voice
One voice
He was just one voice, but one voice that changed the earth
Teaching love and peace to a lost and weary world
I am just one voice, but one voice that will be heard
I have made the choice to seal my witness with my word
muuuuuuusic! my life.
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15.9.08
Edmonton, Canada.. eh?
Posted by allie at 11:54 PM
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3 comments:
Oh!!! you almost made me cry allie! Thanks a lot! lol just kidding... but i'll miss him too. we can cry together.
Allie! Holy crap I just found your blog...sorry i'm creepin
This is one awesome post! I did one sort of like it after my brother got his call! haha Seriously I know how you feel. Enjoy the time you have left. Go to the temple with him-I didnt do that with Russ and I wish I did. It's a tough time when he leaves but SO great to hear from him. Serious love-hate relationship with missions..
If you ever need to talk to anybody about it i'm here, I understand :)
He will be a fantastic missionary
hi allie :P you don't know me, but I was looking for the lyrics to one voice, and it just so happens that you have them on your blog :) thank you for posting them. Also, I figure that you too are LDS. That is SO awesome, I just felt somewhat inspired (by spirit or hormone, I have no idea ;) ) to comment on your blog and ask if you would like to become friends :) if so, then either text or email me (435) 253-1157 or halo.guy@hotmail.com. Contact me! See ya.
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