Another Mssionary

Several weeks ago Addison put in his mission papers.  His call came from the prophet, Thomas S. Monson, and he will be serving in the New York Rochester Mission.  This will be a wonderful experience for him and we have every reason to believe he will be a successful missionary and help many people come to an understanding of the true gospel of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father's great plan of happiness for his children.  This area of New York is rich in Church History.  Such sites at the Sacred Grove, the Hill Cummorh , Palmyra, and many others important in the history of the restored Church are in the area.  He will no doubt get to see many of them and walk where Joseph Smith walked and  where the Angle Moroni came to him in vision.  Addison's testimony of the restored gospel will become even stronger and the many of the people he meets will have been prepared to listen to the message he bears and receive of the gospel blessings.  Addison has been preparing for this day almost since he was born.  He has worked hard and saved his money for this very purpose.  He has been a very good student, not only at school but of the gospel.  He has read the Book of Mormon and studied the scriptures.  He has been obedient to his Father in Heaven and also his parents,who love him so very much.  They will, no doubt, miss him, but he will probably be so busy that he wont have much time to miss anything.  That is what happens when missionaries are anxiously engaged in the work.  They know they are where they should be at this time of their lives and are doing what Heavenly Father wants them to do.  Addison will find great joy in the service of the Lord as he presses forward with faith, being strictly obedient to his Mission President and other mission leaders.

We attended his "Farewell" in the Spring Creek Ward yesterday. We were very proud of Addison and his whole family.  Addison spoke confidently and humbly as he bore his testimony and taught of the Restoration of the gospel in this dispensation.  His testimony is already firm and powerful, but he will find it growing rapidly as he serves faithfully in his mission.  Most of our immediate family came to support Addison, express their love for him and spend some quality time with him be for he leaves on July 30th.Below are just a few pictures of Elder Daugs and his family and some of the extended family who also love him and will be praying for him as the days of his mission go by.  We love you Addison and are so very pleased with your decision to serve.  We are happy to be a part of your life and you a part of ours.  We will always include you in our prayers and you can expect that your family will keep you posted about what is going on at home.  I hope letters from your Grandpa Eborn will not be a distraction, but rather, a token of our love for you, and a word of encouragement when it is needed from time to time.

Addison with his parents in front of the Logan Temple on the night when he received his Endowment.

I'm pretty sure Alison is going to be missing her firstborn.  It doesn't seem possible that she is old enough to have a missionary going out into the mission field.  She will be 40 the week Addison leaves for his mission.

Addison's adoring little sister, Ada, and a couple of loving cousins, Annika, and Gabrielle.  anyone doubt that they have fun when they get together?  All so happy and all so beautiful.

Avery will take your spot on the MC Cross Conty team.  He's already eating more to gain strength for the races.

When Addison get's back home from his mission, Neveah will be a "big girl" already.  She is the youngest in our family and a great blessing to all of us.  So sweet and pretty.

There is beauty all around in this family.  Megan, Chalisa and in the background our newest Cache Valleyites. Stephen and Candice.  We are so happy to have them close and love all of our family so much.

Doctor Eborn and Doctor Eborn.  One with a MD and the other with a lot of successful practical experience.  We love them both and would know quite what to do with out them.  Grabdma Iris is a fulltime missionary too right now along with Grandpa Bart.  Fortunately we get to "stand where we are, and lift where we stand."

Ethan and Hayden, a couple of loving brothers, who will most likely be doing what Addison is doing someday.

Samuel, the son of Jared.  He might get to serve a mission someday in China.  He is already learning Chinese in school, a Chinese language immersion program.

Justin and Chalisa's sweet Kate getting prettier by the hour.  Knowing her mom and dad, what were we expecting?

While addison is out on his mission, Maddie will be preparing for her own, by persevering and avoiding "perserverors".  She know what I'm talking about.

These girls will need to change their ways, or is that just "Root Beer" and some minor league acting?

A proud Grandpa, with his missionary grandson.  May God be with you always!

I have many more pictures, all of them good, but I've got to make an end to this  sometime, so I guess this is a good spot.  The real joy come in knowing that families are forever, and there really is never a stopping point.