So way back a while ago on July 23rd, 2014 Austin, David’s little brother, went to the MTC in Orem, Utah to begin his 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We were so happy to get to spend the last few days with him, before he headed to the MTC. He has changed so much the last few months before leaving for a mission. Having just graduated in May and then leaving for a mission in July, it just seemed like he was too young to leave, but he has done amazing so far. He is doing a great job on his mission and is loving the work and the people. In just 5 short months he has changed so much. We were able to Skype with him over Christmas. I was waiting for shy little Austin to be there, but no, he had this light in his eyes and was just so talkative and mature. He was grinning the whole 2 and 1/2 hours we got to talk to him. There were probably about 20-30 people at the Torgerson’s that day and everyone filtered in and out of the room to chat with him. His 2 best friends even got to come and talk the whole time with him. He had the spirit with him the entire time and you just tell he was purely happy. In the 11 years that I have known Austin, I don’t think I heard him say more than a sentence here and there, very quietly. But this time he was confident and talkative and just happy. David and I were so glad we could be there to see him and talk to him. He really is an amazing kid!
Can’t wait to see him again in just a year and a half! Time really does go by in a flash, but we miss him a lot! 
This is Austin Skyping with us at Christmas. Sherrie and Dave were on pins and needles waiting for his call. Austin was about 20 minutes late calling and every minute that went by they got a little more restless. But it was worth the wait, clearly!
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