Elder Andrew Black (A.K.A Rad Dog)

This past Wednesday John and I had the opportunity to see his brother Andrew off at the MTC(He is going to the Mexico Tijuana Mission).I had never been to the MTC so it was a new experience for me. I agree with the MTC Mission President when he said "The spirit that you feel here in the MTC can only be found here and at the temple."The spirit there was so amazing. It was so special to be surrounded by missionaries who voluntarily serve 18 months to 2 years of their lives for the Lord. They have such an amazing spirit about them. Andrew is such great kid. We will miss Andrew immensely. Our kids just love him. He was always so good at playing with them when we came down to visit. It is strange to think that when he comes home Paige will be 8, Johnny almost 6 and Coen 3. It is still hard for me to believe that Andrew is old enough to go on a mission. When I married John, Andrew was only 11. He was still in primary. I have seen Andrew grow from a deacon passing the sacrament, to getting his first job, to driving a car, from graduating High School and now to going on a mission. We will miss you Rad Dog!! The people of Mexico should count themselves lucky that they get such a great missionary to serve and teach them!