Coelton made one more step in his progression. He went to the temple for his own endowment. When he received his mission call, the stake president told him to get to the temple as soon as he could. With Christmas and then going back to school, he was finally able to go on Feb. 12. He chose to go to the Boise temple. His buddy Garrett was having his mission farewell on the 13th and Coelton really wanted to go, so he came home for both events.
Joels parents and my Dad drove over with Coelton. It was nice to have some family with us. Uncle Jason and Aunt Stephanie also came. Coelton's friends, Garrett and Austin also were there.
As a Mother, it was a huge pay day. When I saw Coelton in the temple, I was so happy. I got that lump in my throat that spills over my cheeks! I just wanted to give him a hug and hold him for a long time. He is so excited to be a missionary. I know that the blessings of the temple will help him on his mission and through out his life.
I know that families are forever. I am so thankful for mine.
The Eastern Idahoans had to hit the road back, so we grabbed a quick bite to eat at Fudruckers.
(not sure you should say that too fast after going to the temple ; )
Dad Hammer needed to be back to Shelley due to his meeting with an apostle! Elder Anderson set him apart to be a temple sealer in the Idaho Falls temple.
Coelton was able to enjoy the rest of Saturday and all day on Sunday with us. It was the BEST!
We sadly sent him back to Rexburg on a shuttle. He caught the bus at the airport at 7:30pm. He was scheduled to be back in Rexburg at the Hart building at 1am. We called Coelton off and on through out his trip, he had to change buses in Pocatello and everything was going well. We told him to call us when he got to BYU-I. He called at 1am and told us he was dropped off at the wrong spot. He was about 4 miles from his apartment. Joel called the shuttle company and got into a fight with the dispatcher. She called the bus driver who told her that he went to the Hart building after he made the stop where Coelton got off.
After talking to Coelton more, we got this story:
He was in and out of sleep and was worried he would miss his stop. When he woke up he could see they were in Rexburg and he didn't know they would be stopping there. Instead of ASKING the bus driver if they would be going to the HART building he just got off the bus.
Let's think for a moment about that...Rexburg Idaho...February...1am...lots of snow...very cold.
Coelton has his luggage and is walking to his apartment. He can't talk on the phone very long because his hand freezes. We were ready to call the police and have an officer go and pick him up, but he made it to his place by 2am. He also called all of his room mates and none of them picked up their phones.
I hope he learns to TALK to people...especially bus drivers.
It makes me a bit nervous to send him to Puerto Rico for 2 years.
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