Hi everyone! This is Josh's mom (Jill). Josh has just trained me to do his mission blog. I am sort of practicing right now. His farewell was yesterday and I must say it was a great day for all of us. He did a wonderful job on his talk. It was interesting, meaningful, spiritual, and appreciative of everyone in his life. He bore a faitihful and powerful testimony. Family and friends came over for sandwiches, chips, veggies and fruit. And, Josh and I made ice cream balls for desert, along with toppings of homemade carmel, hot fudge and frozen strawberry jam. The day was warm but windy. The kids played inside and outside for hours. The adults relaxed, visited and ate and ate. Bob Koch brought over 2 large trays of his famous chocolates. Yes, they are all gone. We now have 2 days to write thank you's, pack and do all the last minute things. We are going to dinner at Cafe Rio tonight and then to a movie. Josh has been talking on the phone to his siblings who are away - saying goodbye is hard, especially to the nieces and nephews who he loves so very much. We didn't really think of taking pictures yesterday, but Derek took a few and I'll try to get those and post them on this blog. I hope this works for everyone. Thanks so much for your love and support. Jill and soon-to-be Elder Josh Sorensen