Thinkin' of Brett

Before Brett went on his mission we cleaned out his drawers and closet and took a lot to the D.I. so that when he comes home he can have a clean room. There have been guests sleep in his room since he has gone, but the room has stayed the same. I went in there this morning and just sat on the bed and looked around. I love his room. I love the wallpaper, the wood around the windows and door, I love the little nook where his desk still is. I especially love the things he chose to put up on his walls and corkboard. On one wall there is a big orange sign that says "Missionary Under Construction" that he got when he was little. On another wall a small picture of Christ in Gethsemane, another wall a framed Aaronic Priesthood reponsibilities chart he got from one of his Y.M. leaders. In a corner he has a little wood plaque that he painted at my Mom's grandchildren's party years ago that has a stenciled picture of a house with the words, "Return Home With Honor". Then on his corkboard he has a big picture of the Savior along with several small Mormon Ad's and pictures of the family. I thought about this while sitting there and realized these things on his wall must have been important to him and are probably a reflection of what he wants to be. This says a lot about his character. He only has about 7 months left. In his last letter he stated that he was a little anxious about how little time he has left, he doesn't want to waste any of it. We feel a little anxious as well. Brett is so happy doing this work for the Lord and we know that this full time mission will come to a close. But we also realize there are even better things in store for Brett in the future. We love him so!