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October 21, 2017 - Happy Birthday, Ethan!


 


Today is Ethan's 19th birthday, the first of two birthdays he will experience in the mission field.  Having your child leave for two years to serve a mission is difficult.  We miss him each day.  But there is no place we would rather he be.  We are proud of him for his willingness to serve, for his example to our family, and for his testimony of Jesus Christ.

Happy Birthday, Ethan!
love, mom and dad

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