Elder Zachary Daniel: July 18, 2010- The Open House

On Sunday evening, July18th the Hebron ward and Zach's close high school friends packed into our home to say goodbye and wish him well. Some had advice, including my husband, his stepdad John who wrote and recited his traditional poem. Backstory: My husband writes roses are red poems for every major event in our family (i.e. major birthdays, weddings, graduation, etc.). Here's a copy:

Elder Daniel

Roses are red

Violets are blue

Zachary David Daniel

It's now time for you

To follow the others

And be on your way

Your mission awaits you

It's finally your day.

You've prepared for years

And that day is now here

So off to the MTC

And be of good cheer!

Your mom will miss you

And I will too

Who'll do the lessons

When Home Teaching is due?

They said riding a bike

Would be your downfall

But you practiced doing that

Now you ride straight and tall.

Nothing can stop you

You're sly as a fox

Not even that old

Stinkin' brick mailbox!!

So pack up your bags

With scriptures and then some

From this day forward

It's California here I come!

-John Wells

Zach was overwhelmed by the love and support in the room. I know that he has grown up with all of you and loves you all deeply. Here's some fun pictures!