2 years? Really?

Well the time has come to send our sweet boy off serve Minnesota.
I know this is where is supposed to be and I know that he will learn more in these 2 years than what he would learn here in 10 years.  
I know this is an experience that he will never forget and I know that he will touch so many people's lives there because he has already touched so many around here.  Especially his very own family.
I hope he knows how proud we are of him.  I have always encouraged my kids to follow their own path and do what they truly want to do.  Clay has always talked about a Mission. I'm glad he stayed true to himself.   

 
Last family picture for the next 2 years. 






Clay got to Fly out with one of his MTC companions - Micheal Robison





Got the best text ever at the end of the day:
"We are happy to let you know that your son arrived safely in Minneapolis.  We are thrilled to have him serve and look forward to many miracles in this great labor of love.
President and Sister Richardson

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