Yesterday, Lucas opened a letter from Pres. Thomas S. Monson that contained his call to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is going to Anaheim, CA - Spanish speaking. We are very excited for him and this time in his life. He reports to the Mexico Missionary Training Center (in Mexico) on March 26th, which leaves us about 3 months to continue to help him prepare. He's excited to use his Spanish skills he has gained so far and improve them. I'm grateful we and he will be able to more easily visit this place I know he will grow to love. We left San Diego, CA (where he was born) when he was almost 3 years old. It will be good for him to get to know this area a little better.
We are so very, very proud of him and his work in gaining a strong enough testimony and overcoming his unique challenges to serve for 2 years. I am so very optimistic about the future for this wonderful young man. Thank you to all our family and friends for the love and support you've given him on his journey thus far.
