i think my heart just skipped a beat

You know, it still doesn't feel real to me that he's actually there. Half a world away from me. I mean, these pictures are obvious proof, but I think I'm still in denial.

Either way, my heart just about jumped out of my chest when I scrolled down the blog post to find all the pictures he was in. I'm so happy for him.

His mission president and wife have a blog. If you want to see the post, look here.

kortrijk, belgium

Even though his flight from London to Amsterdam was cancelled due to fog, he made it to his destination safely! I am so happy that he made it there in one piece. He's probably dead tired after 24 hours of travel, but I know they'll put him to work quickly and he'll adjust.

He is so incredibly excited to get to work. He is a dedicated young man that will do everything he is asked with strict obedience. I am so proud of what he has accomplished so far! And I can't wait to see what he will do on his mission.

But I'm FREAKING out. I mean, my best friend is halfway across the world. Living in a different country... on a different continent. I can't help but fry my brain thinking about "what's he doing now?" "what's he saying?" "is he okay?" "how was his first day knocking on doors?" "who is he talking to and associating with?" How do I know he still exists with all these questions in my mind? I guess this will have to do for now:

I love you Elder Stoddard!

NERVOUS

I get to talk to my best friend today!!

He will call while he has a layover in Dallas. After that layover, he flies the whole night to London and then takes another flight into Amsterdam and will make it there about 11:15 (their time, about 3:15 our time) and then he will quickly begin his mission in the field.

His family invited me over when he calls.

I couldn't sleep AT ALL last night.

And honestly?

I've never been so nervous to talk to him in my entire life.