Carson = Elder Corbett

Logan's brother (Carson) came to Utah on Tuesday morning (November 16) set apart as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Logan, Carson, Heidi, and I got to spend most of the day up in Salt Lake City. We went to lunch at Tucano's (thanks MIL), walked around Temple Square, and took lots of pictures. It was such a fun day. We love spending time with Heidi and Carson. They are always so much fun. It was great! I'm also really glad that Logan, Heidi, and Carson got to spend some time together before Carson left---they are such good siblings to each other. It warms my heart seeing Logan with his siblings (and it makes me miss my sibling even more)!!

 Elder Corbett in all his glory ready to go on his mission!

And yes, all Corbett boys are very handsome:)

 Logan, Carson, and Heidi

I love this picture! Look at all that blonde hair:)

 typical missionary handshake

 at Temple Square

 right before Heidi said goodbye to Carson

Of course, they were sad...

talking to Grandma & Grandpa Corbett one more time before the MTC

The next day, November 17th, we dropped Carson off at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo (it's actually right across the street from where we live). It was a surreal moment for us, but much easier than I expected it to be. It was just so natural. Carson was very ready to go (he's been waiting 4 months since getting his call).

He gave us quick hugs and I was able to get one good picture of him and Logan together with Carson saying: "Okay, hurry up because I don't have much time. I need to get going." Hearing him say that did not in the least bit make us sad; it actually made Logan and I so proud and happy for him because he really wanted to go. He said goodbye one last time and off he went--he didn't look back even once! He was so ready to go and serve.

 talking to his mama one last time before the MTC

 Check out that smile! He's so excited to go!

 walking to the MTC (don't try, they make you turn around to get your car)

"we're like brothers, only closer"

 Look at all that luggage...two years worth of stuff in 3 bags! hooray!

almost there

 one last picture together

 last picture with Logan

talking to the other missionaries

We know that this is part of the plan that Heavenly Father has for Carson. We know that the Lord really needs Carson in Peru...to teach, serve, and love those people. He is a great example to us and we think he is going to be a wonderful missionary. Of course, we will miss him but we honestly believe the people in Peru need him more than we do right now. Thank you, Carson for serving but more importantly for going willingly! You have been such a blessing in our lives and we know you will be a tremendous blessing in the lives of those you will meet on your mission! 

Carson will serve a full-time, 2 year mission in the Peru Lima West mission. To learn more about the church and missions...click here. If you have time, read this blog post by Carson's mom (and Logan's mom too). It will make you cry (because it sure made me cry).