Bittersweet

This morning I received the last family newsletter article that my little brother will send from the mission field in Ghana. I couldn't help but see the man he has matured into, not only in stature but spiritually. Even though he's a younger brother, I have always looked up to him.
The family got to talk to him on Mothers Day and he sounded really good. He didn't seem to want to be reminded how many days until he was to leave the people he has served in Africa and come home. He is someone who loves deeply. I am sure he is experiencing some bitter-sweet emotions as he enters the last few weeks of his mission and says goodbye to those who he has served, loved, and taught.
We are so excited to welcome him home with open arms! We understand it will be hard for him to say goodbye to those he has met and loved in the mission field and we continually pray for him.
WE LOVE YOU ELDER MURRAY!!