Another Farewell

Today Blaze enters the MTC. Actually looking at the time right now, he's just barely entered. I am so proud of this kid. I think everyone at work is gonna miss him. On his last night TJ gave him a hug and was getting what is emotional for TJ and he gave him another hug. Awh those boys do have hearts.
Blaze did an amazing job at his farewell talk. It was one of those talks that everyone needs to hear. He talked about how we show our love for Christ through our service. I didn't see an almost 19 year old boy up there when he was talking but someone who was wise beyond his years.
I know that Blaze's choice to serve a mission is the best thing that he could do. I know his family is going to be blessed sending him off for two years and I really hope that they will open their hearts to the missionaries and take a lesson or two. 

We all sure are gonna miss this kid. But we're all so proud of him and probably couldn't be prouder. We became more than just coworkers, I'd call us a little family. We'll see you in two years Elder Gurney. In the mean time go baptize all of Chicago!