Elder Keldon Shepherd: August 2010

Thursday, August 12, 2010

So long!!!

Well, the big day finally came for Keldon to go into the MTC! We all met at the house at about eight that morning for him to be set apart as a missionary. The words that the Stake President spoke were awesome! The spirit was definitely there and it was STRONG! After he was all set apart, he finished packing and we all hung out until it was time to go to lunch.

The bishopric and the Stake President after Keldon was set apart.

Loni and Keldon shaking hands goodbye.

Mom and Keldon

Mom, Keldon and Dad.

Grandma and Grandpa Shepherd with Keldon.

Keagan, Keldon, and I.

Ryan, Tyson, Me and Keldon.

Keldon and Tyson.

Christian and Keldon.

We had a wonderful and delicious lunch at Tucanos! We laughed and talked and ate a ton! We were all SO full. Then we had desert lol!

Keagan

Ryan and I.

Keldon, Mom, and Dad eating at Tucanos.

Mom, Keldon and Dad agian :)

Then it was time to head to the MTC...

Getting his bags out and ready to walk down to the MTC and say goodbye...

Last few pictures together for two whole years!

Goodbye Grandma and Grandpa, see you in two years!

Ry and Keld.

It finally hit me... I couldn't believe I wasn't going to see him for two years!!!

It hit Keagan too!

Goodbye dad! Love you!

Goodbye Mom!

One last shot of him leaving.... See ya buddy!

Monday, August 9, 2010

August 8th-FAREWELL

On Sunday, August 8th, Keldon spoke in church for his "farewell". He did such a wonderful job! The spirit was so strong, and it really showed just how prepared Keldon really is!

Afterwards, friends and family gathered to celebrate. Keldon and his friend Ammon go into the MTC on the same day, and they spoke at almost the same time, so they combined the after party! There were a lot of people, and it was so much fun!

Keldon we will miss you! But we are grateful for what you are doing! You are going to do great! Love you tons!