F.Y.I.

Most of you probably already know but I thought I'd share the info about the coming weeks festivities:

• Jan. 23rd- This coming Sunday!!!
  DP's Farewell Talk11:00 AM @ LDS Church Building in San Tan Ranch
  Between Germann & Pecos on Higley
  3544 S. Atherton Blvd.
  Gilbert, AZ 85297
• Sunday Jan. 30th
  DP's Open HouseCome & go starting @ 6:30
  @ The Pedersen Home

That's pretty much everything before the BIG day!!!  He'll be set apart, making him officially an Elder,on the evening of the 1st & then depart for Utah on the morning of Feb. 2nd for the MTC, where he'll be in training for 2 weeks... Then on to Washington for the next 2 years! So if you can, anyone & everyone is welcome!  Lend him some support & bid him farewell:)

WOO HOO!!!



Heel click... WOO HOO!!!



  In the picture above, DP pretty much sums up all of the emotions felt during this phase of life for everyone involved in the process of  DP becoming a missionary- hence, the title of this post!:)   This last month was fantastic as he took a couple of giant spiritual steps towards achieving this goal. Earlier in the month, DP was ordained an Elder & received the Melchizadek Priesthood- now he's able to bless & baptize!  Then on New Year's Eve, he took his endowments out in the St. George Temple- a great way to end 2010!!!:)  The love & support DP received was overwhelming, all from friends & family that were able & unable to share this special day with him- The Pedersen's thank you all for that love & support!



All the family that attended from left to right:
Shad, Uncle Ryan & Aunt Dede, Mom, DP, Dad, Mamma,
Aunt Meggin & Uncle Daniel, Shane & Lonna. 
(Not pictured is Aunt Lexa, who was taking this pic!:))



The Momma & her son!

DP & the proud parents

This was too sweet not to post...
Mamma & her 7th Grandson!:)

 It was an amazing & special day  for all- one that won't soon be forgotten!  As mentioned in previous posts, we are all so very proud of you DP... Keep up the good work, Brudda!

A Priesthood Duty

I saw this today & thought of my brother... :)  Just a few weeks before he takes this next step in his life. It's just amazing to me to see the man he is already becoming all because of this decision to live up to his "Priesthood Duties" & serve the Lord... 

I sure do love you DP & am sooo very proud of you!  Thank you for the example you have set not only for our brothers, but for your nephews, our cousins, & all of our friends.  This is a great thing you are going to do & I know you will be great at it.  Obviously, there are brothers & sisters being prepared for you to teach & bring them the light that comes from the Gospel of Jesus Christ..... Look out Washington!;)