Elder Andrew Pettit - Called to Serve

Elder Andrew Pettit was called to serve a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  He is going to be serving the people of Japan, in the area of Fukouka and will learn the language of Japanese. 

We are so proud and excited for him. 
Andrew is such a great example to our family and we couldn't be more happy of the choice he made to serve a mission.  He is an example to Max and Dexter and someone they will always look up to. 

On Wednesday Andrew entered the Missionary Training Center where he will spend 8 weeks learning the language of Japanese and learning how to teach the gospel.  The MTC is in Provo so we got to see him before he left.  Andrew will not have contact with his family for two years except on Christmas and Mother's Day where he is allowed a phone call home.  We can send letters, packages, and emails to Andrew while he is in Japan.  His primary purpose is to serve the Lord and the People of Japan for two years. 

I know that mission work is a blessing from the Lord.  I know that the Gospel is true and that it can bring so many blessings to your life.  I know that Elder Pettit is going to enrich the lives of so many people and I so proud of him and his desire to serve the people of Japan.  What a wonderful experience this is going to be for him and our whole family. 

Dexter Andrew and Elder Andrew Pettit

Uncle Matthew, Elder Andrew Pettit, Me, Dexter and Will

I LOVE this picture!!