1 WeEk

My brother has been gone now for one whole week! Ah! For me, it has gone by fast.. but I know for others (mom & linzi) not so fast! Last Wednesday we took Trevor to the MTC. Unfortunately, because we could only take one car in to drop him off there wasn't room for Adam to come, which was way sad. Luckily, we were all there for Trevors setting apart as a missionary and then got to spend one last night hanging out!
The MTC wasn't as horribly hard and sad as I thought it might be! Once we got to Provo we ate lunch, and I could tell Trev was nervous because he wasn't super talkative like he usually is, and he didn't eat a whole lot, which is weird! Once that was over with we drove up there and took some pretty pictures around the missionary grounds and said our last little things to each other. Its a different experience because as we sat around talking and taking pictures we didn't want to take him over there, but the longer we wasted time the harder it got to prepare ourselves to say goodbye. I was really really proud of my brother for staying so strong and not getting emotional as we took pictures and even as we said goodbye to him! Obviously, if it were me going on a mission and seeing my family cry I would have balled my eyes out! But anyway - Trev was strong and I'm proud of that cause I know it was hard! After that you drive into the MTC and basically drop them off at the curb! Everyone got out of the truck fast and quickly hugged him and then watched him go! Everyone got emotional and it was hard, but the current missionaries there to greet him were so nice! They asked how he was doing and called him 'Elder' and I could tell Trevor was excited! We then watched him walk away and not look back.... probably a good thing considering all our red/watery/splotchy eyes and faces! It was SO hard to see him walk away and know I won't be able to text him or see him whenever I want :(
After we dropped him off the car was dead silent and awkward.. my dad pulled into the University Mall so Tay and I could do some retail therapy - and my dad broke down right there. It was almost harder for me to see my parents break down and cry than to go through the experience myself. I do not like to see them upset at all, especially my dad who is the strong - non emotional - one!
The drive back to St. George was very long... I swear it was at least 6 hours not 3.. But we made it there and I was glad to be home and see Adam. Things this past week have been different but also good! He had written our family, Linzi like twice I think, the Theobald family, and he wrote Adam & I individually as well! It is good to hear from him and know that he is safe and happy! He said the MTC is strict and it's way to much church and studying, haha. But he does sound excited about this adventure! He leaves for Florida the first part of September so I know that'll be a good change for him, and he'll do better being out in the field!
Sorry I hadn't updated all the craziness that happened over the last week but that is the jist of it! I am so proud of my brother and so excited to hear updates about everything!
As far as everything going on here... Adam and I are doing the same crap.. working.. and softball.. and working :) Nothing new! This weekend I am hoping to either a) go to Cedar to see my bestie Liz or b) go to Pine Valley w/friends! I wanna get away for this weekend.. there has been a lot of drama lately and I want some peace and quiet!
Well I think that is all for now!