Wednesday, June 22, 2011

South Africa

South Africa? I swear I didn't hear it right. Josh got his mission call today in the mail and we got together for the envelope opening. Elder Joshua David Balmforth has been called to serve for two years in the South Africa Johannesburg Mission this November for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We all guessed where we thought he would be going, but no one guessed right. The winner would get to take Josh out for ice cream. I have a feeling we will take him anyway. I was hoping for a safer place in the states, but I know that mission calls are inspired and he will be in the Lord's hands doing His work, where he needs to be. The experiences he will have and the foundation this will give him will be life changing and I am so very proud of him.
-Brenda







5 comments:

Rachel Divine Lewis said...

That is the exact mission where my brother (Joshua) and his wife served. Josh will have an amazing experience there and come away with a global perspective on the gospel and a greater love for humankind. Congrats!!!

The Ashtons said...

Cool! That's where my Dad served too, only that was back in 1978-1980. Congrats, congrats!

Courtney Aitken said...

OH MY GOSH!!!!! I am so excited!!!! Please tell Josh I am so excited for him!

Chocolates for Breakfast said...

WAHOO! what an exciting place to go! perfect timing too...we can go from Tyler's emails to Josh's!BTW love the new pics on the side...you look GORGEOUS Brenda!

Becky said...

Wow, I never even imagined South Africa..I was hoping Tennessee! I believe the Lord has big plans for this young man. Congratulations Josh