This is the letter I wrote to Jordan this week and the response he sent me...
Happy Birthday
tomorrow. I can't believe I will not get to give you a hug on your
birthday. Tomorrow, your birthday, is a big day for our country but
really more importantly for me it marks 20 years since all my dreams
came true. Really, my whole life all I really wanted to do was to grow
up and get married and be a mom. I remember Novemember 5, 1992 like it
was yesterday. I woke up early in the morning and went into labor. Dad
and I went to the hospital. We spent ALL day there. Finally at 1:11am
on Nov. 6th you were born. I remember I should have been tired that
night after being in labor all day but I could not sleep. I was SOOOO
excited that I was actually a mother. I made myself wait until 7:00am
to go to the nursery to get you because I was worried the nurses would
be mad if I came any sooner. Silly of me I know. :) Grandma Felt and
Grandma and Grandpa Hart came to see you in the hospital. And Grandma
Jordan flew in from El Paso and helped dad and I bring you home. When
we were all getting ready to leave the hospital and bring you home
grandma Jordan picked you up to carry you out of the hospital and the
nurse told her she should let me, the mother, carry you out! She was so
excited and loved you so much at first sight just as dad and I did. I
bore my testimony Sunday in church and talked about how being a mother
has brought me the greatest joys and the greatest sorrows my life has
ever known. You serving a mission has done that too. Having you be in
Honduras has truly brought me the greatest sorrow because I just miss
you so much. I miss being able to hug you, I miss you putting your arm
around me. I miss your laugh, and your smile. I miss being able to
talk to you. I will miss making you breakfast tomorrow. BUT more
important than my sorrow in having you gone is my joy in you doing what
is right. You lived your entire life in a way that prepared you to do
just what you are doing right now. I have said it before and I will say
it again. There is no where else I would rather you be than in
Honduras. I KNOW that you are where the Lord wants you and doing what
He has planned for you at this time in your life. Thank you Jordan for
being an example to me and to your dad and your sisters. Remember to
always follow the mission rules and listen to the Holy Ghost. If you do
these things you will be safe and will bless others, us, and yourself. I
hope you have a fantastic 20th birthday. Thank you for being the son
that you are and bringing such great joy to my life. I LOVE YOU!! MOM
The picture is of you on your blessing day. Both
grandpa Felt and Hart were there in the circle as dad gave you a name
and a blessing. It was a great day. Grandma Comstock sent you your
cute outfit. I know your great grandpa's look after you still today.
They both loved missionary work. :)
Hey mom!
I loved your dear elder this week that I
got. I also loved your presents for my birthday. I guess I will be 20
tomorrow. I should feel the exact same that I do right now. You will be
ok without hugging me on my 20th bday. You have planned on not hugging
me on my 20th bday since I was born anyways. You never wanted to see me
on 20 AND 21 haha. I love you so much mom. I am tring to work on some
letters and stuff for yall. I love you and will mis you tomorrow too!
thanks for everything though!
Love Elder Comstock
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