Today my little brother left to serve a two year mission. It definitely is a bittersweet day for everyone in my family. It hasn't even been a day yet and I miss him. I know that he is going to be an amazing missionary and will be watched over but that doesn't mean I can't miss him.
We have always been a close family. My brothers were and always will be there for me no matter how far they may be. I know that Devin will always be my baby brother that took care of me at our new school. Luckily for me I have two other brothers here who will take care of me.
Devin and I had many adventures together. Let's just consider them on hold for the next two years. I am sad that I didn't take advantage of the time that I had with him. Instead of living at home I chose to live in Rexburg. I had fun but it makes me sad that I didn't take advantage of the time that Devin and I had left.
Family trips will not be the same, but we will make the best of them. I know that he would want us to have fun. I just can't believe he is so grown up. It seems like just yesterday we moved to Parma and I was a senior in high school and he was the baby sophomore that had to take care of me.
I know that you are going to be an amazing missionary Devin. I am so proud of your decision to serve the Lord so willingly. I know that he will take care of you just like you were so willing to take care of your sisters. Thank you for being the amazing example that you are. You have taught me so much and I know that each one of our siblings is proud of you. I love you so much baby brother!
