We were really excited to see Jake arrive today as he came home from his mission to San Antonio. Two years. Sharman, Kate, Nat and I met him at the San Jose airport, with a big 'Welcome Home Jake' sign. Like the hat? He also had on a big belt buckle and a tie with 'Texas' written on it. He wasn't saying y'all, however. First stop: In-n-Out Burger where he ordered a 4x4 with fries, 'animal style.' He showed that he still has it. We drove into San Francisco where he met with the Stake President and was officially released. It's so great to have him home, although he'll be here for just six days, and then I'll drive him out to BYU so he can get right into school. Perspective means everything. Two years can seem like such a long time, but now that Jake looks back on it, it doesn't seem so long after all. Caleb is at the front end of this (he leaves the MTC for Detroit on Monday), and to him, two years seems like forever. But I'm sure that when he is all done, he'll look back, as Jake now does, and have a great sense of accomplishment and contentment with a job well done, with worn out shoes and a beat-up backpack, symbols of hard work and a great effort to do good. But now, we celebrate Jake's homecoming, and as you can see below, he didn't waste any time getting right into the Rock Band video game with Nat. Wasn't he a missionary just a few hours ago? Welcome home.
We were really excited to see Jake arrive today as he came home from his mission to San Antonio. Two years. Sharman, Kate, Nat and I met him at the San Jose airport, with a big 'Welcome Home Jake' sign. Like the hat? He also had on a big belt buckle and a tie with 'Texas' written on it. He wasn't saying y'all, however. First stop: In-n-Out Burger where he ordered a 4x4 with fries, 'animal style.' He showed that he still has it. We drove into San Francisco where he met with the Stake President and was officially released. It's so great to have him home, although he'll be here for just six days, and then I'll drive him out to BYU so he can get right into school. Perspective means everything. Two years can seem like such a long time, but now that Jake looks back on it, it doesn't seem so long after all. Caleb is at the front end of this (he leaves the MTC for Detroit on Monday), and to him, two years seems like forever. But I'm sure that when he is all done, he'll look back, as Jake now does, and have a great sense of accomplishment and contentment with a job well done, with worn out shoes and a beat-up backpack, symbols of hard work and a great effort to do good. But now, we celebrate Jake's homecoming, and as you can see below, he didn't waste any time getting right into the Rock Band video game with Nat. Wasn't he a missionary just a few hours ago? Welcome home.
Thank you, Jim, for NOT posting the pictures of mom/sharman all puffy-eyed from those tears of joy. Good call--that's why I married you! It's GREAT to have Jake home.
ReplyDeleteWe want to see the pictures of Sharman too...it's all part of the experience!!! We love the hat - way to go Jakey...we know you'll be back. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteway to jump right back into things - in-n-out and rockband. no better way to do it. welcome home!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Jake! Just think, a week from now, we'll be tailgating before opening game kickoff for the Cougars!
ReplyDeletei have never been prouder of jake's wardrobe..welcome home jake!
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ReplyDeleteWelcome home, Jake! I'll look forward to hearing about your mission at the tailgate next Saturday. Happy repatriation.
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Glad you are home, Jake. We look forward to seeing you next week. The hat looks great on you! I think we need to hear a y'all. See you soon. Love
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