Did you say Tyson is leaving June 1st?
Like, in 26 days?
And isn't he still in Iowa?
Ummmm...
Panicked?
June 1st was a gift,
sealed up in an envelope,
just for Tyson
from Heavenly Father.
It is what he hoped for
but knew was impossible.
However, we'd forgotten that
I've been struggling to put this
story into words, here on
"my life is open book" blog.
So I prayed about it because,
believe it or not,
I pray about this blog.
It was then I realized these are not my stories to tell.
They belong to Tyson and although my life is open book,
Tyson's is NOT and I try to respect that.
So with that said, I will not tell the intimate details of
the miracles we've witnessed.
But I will leave you with a few "exhibits"
in hopes of accomplishing one goal, being that
you will know without a doubt that
Reason would tell you that Tyson's choice to serve a mission would result in the loss of his scholarship and opportunity to play baseball at the collegiate level.
have you believe that.
Insert miracle here...
"I respect what
you are going to do.
In 2 years, you have a
place on this team."
-Coach Govik
May 2011
Reason would tell you that turning in missionary papers
on April 6th will have you departing AFTER the summer months,
a big worry for Tyson.
Yeah, REASON would
have you believe that.
Insert miracle here...
"You will enter the
Missionary
Training Center
on June 1, 2011"
-Pres. Monson
April 2011
Need I go on or do you believe
I'll continue in case you're not quite a believer
and because after-all,
June 1st was not the only miracle sealed up in that envelope.
Remember
NEW YORK?
Reason would tell you that mission calls are random,
that the place you are called to serve has no significance.
Yeah, REASON would
have you believe that.
Insert miracle here...
"Seriously?
You're going to
the SAME mission
where our son is
currently serving?"
-Tyson's
"adopted"
Iowa Family
April 2011
April 2011
Exhibit D ...
Reason would tell you that youth in ROUGH New York neighborhoods won't be interested in what Ty has to say.Yeah, REASON would
have you believe that.
Insert miracle here...
"Hey Dude,
Are you a Mormon?
I live in the Bronx.
Can you answer
some questions for me?
-Random Kid on xbox live
December 2010
Exhibit E ...
Reason would tell you that in this day and age, mother's don't know anything.
Yeah, REASON would
have you believe that.
Insert miracle here...
"My prediction for
Tyson's mission call?
New York!"
-Krista Hutchins
April 2011
Need I go on? ... because I can.
Okay, just one more for good measure.
Reason would tell you that Father-in-Heaven couldn't possibly know or CARE about the TINY in's and out's of our lives.
Yeah, REASON would
have you believe that.
Insert miracle here...
Well, look
who's
"Side by Side"
again!
Ummmm yeah...
So if you don't believe, you should.
One last anecdote to
leave you with a smile...
"Abby, where is Tyson going
on his mission?"
Abby: "New Yoke! New Yoke!"
Oh... and if my last 3 posts left you completely in the dark,
you can find out more by
5 comments:
Krista, once again, I am in tears after reading one of your blogs. Even after all these years, I forget about miracles, that they happen and that God cares about each of us...individually. This blog is a much needed reminder. Thank you for sharing these sweet and tender miracles. Ty- I am super proud of you man. Chad and I both are. We talked about it the other night, and are super proud of the once upon a time 12 year old we taught in Sunday School. Your amazing! God bless!
I've been waiting for this post ALL DAY LONG, I tell 'ya! I know the Lord cares about the tiny details of our lives! As nervous as I am to have Jaret serve in Peru, I know it is where he is needed, and where he will grow and learn the most over the next 2 years. I'm sure the same is true for Ty. And honestly, I don't think it takes long to get them ready, especially where he has already been away from home. You can go to 1 store and get everything you need! That's the benefit of living in Utah!
Wow!! You definitely had my tears flowing!! Congrats to all of you! What a great adventure you all have ahead of you!! Love ya!!
I learned through some studying that MIRACLES are not to convert the unbelieving but to CONFIRM the FAITH of the BELIEVERS. YOU, Krista dear, are a do-er, an uplifter and a BELIEVER. I do believe in miracles. Congratulations, Tyson. You will be a choice missionary.
Congratulations!!! What a wonderful adventure is ahead of you. "With God nothing is impossible, but we must reach and take His hand"!!!! "I Stand All Amazed" at the miracles we see just in our little family!!! Love you guys!!!
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