It's hard to believe that two years have passed since Joe left on his mission. The time has flown by but at the same time I think about all the things that have happened since he left and wonder how he will adjust to the changes. His nieces and nephews have grown, in fact new ones have been born that he's never met. I have had such a great relationship with Joe through his life because he is so close in age to my own kids. I remember taking him to the zoo, Disneyland, sledding; we would always include him because it was fun to have a playmate for Suzanne. I can't imagine life without Joe. He is so funny and fun to be with. He makes you laugh and he's a great dance partner. But while Joe was on his mission I got the chance to develop a little different relationship with him. Through our letter exchanges I got to see more than the boy he was when he left, I got to see the man he is becoming. He is alot like me. In some ways that is good and in some ways bad. He questions things like I do. He is headstrong and speaks his mind. I am so proud of him, and I can't wait to see him again. My kids are ecstatic to see him. They have been in countdown mode for two months or longer. I am so happy he has set such a good example for my kids, I don't know if he will ever realize how much they look up to him and watch his example. Well done Joe, we love you.
