The Days cannot go fast enough for me until Jacob returns from his mission in Neuquen Argentina. The first year went very slow for me. Between his terrible homesickness , the language barrier, and stomach illnesses from living in a foreign country with different kinds of intestinal bugs in every area, there have been many tears shed. At about 7 months out he experienced the "gift of tongues" and has loved his mission, the people, and all of his companions since. Well, there was one companion , that caused him some grief, but he was only with him one transfer. Some days it seems like I will never see him again, but the days are finally winding down for his return. Many asked us if we would be traveling to pick him up. For us the cost was far too great, but the thing that helped was that when he comes home it will be the middle of winter there. Very cold, and not the time of year to be seeing the sights of his mission. I am content to receive him at the airport , as has been done by so many mothers . Jake may likely be our only missionary , unless his youngest sister Heidi decides to serve. I have wondered many times how mom and dad Spjute sent 7 of their 9 children out into the world to serve....Truly it takes greater faith than ever before to send a child out into this world of uncertainty, to take the gospel of truth to the Lord's children.
Though I have missed the absence of my son's presence in everything we do, there have been many rewards, blessings and gifts brought to our family and especially to me, because of his willingness and desire to serve his Lord and Savior. This experience has been a privilege ....
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