Blessings of a Missionary

Exactly 1 week from today Elder Ebell will return from serving in the Brisbane Australia Mission. He is my "adopted" son, he came into our family through Shyanne. He is one of those just very likeable kids, although was also the typical 17 year old punk kid, but our family always felt as if there was a greater purpose that needed to be served with this young man. The story of things that came about and the feelings that were felt concerning Creed are much to long to put in this post, but suffice it to say we knew that somewhere along the jouney of this youngs man life, we were to be an influence on him and get him into the mission field. Thank goodness for the spirit and the direction it gives us, he was called to serve a mission. The change and the impact that his mission has had on him is astounding, and the blessings and the example of it on my family especially my own 2 boys is something I will be eternally grateful for. I am grateful for the opportunity to have known this young man and for the example he is and for the blessings of a Missionary.