Roman, is headed to the MTC this week. \u00a0I remember vividly going into the MTC. \u00a0That was over 25 years ago. \u00a0Looking back, it’s a blur \u00a0I remember Roman being born. \u00a0How does it all happen so fast. \u00a0 The next 25 years will probably go faster. \u00a0It’s too redundant to even talk about the speed. \u00a0There are some wonderful memories, some exhilarating emotions and devastating lows. \u00a0 We all stand here surviving, hopefully better and stronger than we were 25 years ago.<\/p>\n
Roman really has been prepared to be a missionary, or anything frankly, where he is going to be on his own. \u00a0He is a very capable person. \u00a0He still makes unwise choices. \u00a0But it won’t be long before he sheds those little things. \u00a0There are many men that are much older than Roman, that may never reach his level of maturity and skill. \u00a0Luckily I get to be the proud father. \u00a0I am always looking forward to his next thing he will do.<\/p>\n
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