A NOTE FROM SPENCER'S MOM...

To all of Elder Betker's Friends and Family-

I'm sorry this is so late getting posted! My life is sooooo busy right now with getting kids ready for school, fundraising efforts for Jack and working full-time, but it should cool off here in the next week. :) Anticipate his weekly recap letter posted here and I will also be creating other posts about the journey leading up to his entry to the MTC on August 1, 2012.

A special THANK YOU to my wonderful sister Kim Borchert for creating this blog for me to maintain for my sweet Spence. She is amazing in this arena and I know she'll help me keep it real for all of you! Feel free to COMMENT as you want to. I will be creating a book for him upon his return with all the posts, including the pictures and comments. Should be a fun way to note his journey...

The pic in the headline with the missionary tag was sent FROM the MTC! Yep, it's official folks! My intention is to make a "Mission Pictures" folder on Spencer's FB for the ones he sends home. Some will be attached in the blog posts, but all will be there so you can follow his excitement on his mission path! Additionally, I will post on his FB and also send an email to the group when there is a new entry to read.

We'll add Spencer's email and I'll keep his address current on the homepage of the blog so you always know how to reach him. :)  To the side you'll see a scripture reference. Currently this is Spencer's favorite scripture. As he sends new references home in his letters, I will share them there.

I have a special boy, working hard for the things he believes in. I am so proud of his strength, his sweetness and his ability to see the good in everyone and love unconditionally. I think it will help him be an amazing missionary. Willing to search for those who are looking and share from his heart, the things he loves-  but also willing to accept when they may not want what he offers, and love them anyway. I can't wait to see how his next 2 years unfold...

I am grateful for each of you and the support you've been for Spencer over the last several years. Please let it continue as he is far from home. Remember him in your prayers, send him letters and emails and I'm sure the occasional care package wouldn't hurt either, lol. His email posts will follow later today...

Love to all...

Cristin