Saying Goodbye... the adventure begins :-)

In an effort to keep everyone up to date on Brayden's mission experience, we have created this blog on his behalf to post pictures, and experiences he has shared with us. 

Yesterday we said goodbye.  The next two years are going to be hard for all of us but we are excited to be able to use social media to share his experiences and stay connected with him.  We (his grandparents and his mother) are updating this blog on his behalf.

19 years ago... who knew the time would go by so quickly

Brayden has always been close to his grandpa... from the time he was just a tiny baby.  Brayden has lived with his Grandma and Grandpa for the last 5 years... they have been such a huge influence in his life.  Their home will feel empty for a while without him.

Brayden spent the entire day before leaving for his mission with Oscar. Took him for walks, played with him, slept with him.  When we left to the airport Oscar knew something was happening. Brayden gave him a gingerbread man cookie and he refused to eat it.  He never refuses treats... poor Oscar. He is probably wondering where is buddy went.

Another sad goodbye was to his best friend and cousin.  Alex and Brayden have been best friends from the minute they could play together and by the time they were talking they were scheming for sleepovers. These two boys have a lifetime of memories together. This was a tough goodbye.

And a final goodbye from his mom and sister. I've never seen someone so excited to start the next chapter of their life. He practically ran to through security with a huge grin on his face.  Goodbye my boy, good luck, and we look forward to posting all of your adventures here.