The Wolf Family: Jan 14, 2012

Saturday, January 14, 2012

My Son Returns

On Jan. 11th, 2012 My Son Samuel came home from a 2 year mission. We were all so excited to see him. One of his old companions from his CA mission asked us if he could come up from NC and stay with us to see him return. It was the best thing ever. It helped Sam out so much and they were able to talk about their mission and their companions while we all listened. It truly helped Sam slide back into his family surroundings.

This is Ida, Charli, Elder English, His wife, Lauren, and Me.

Charli is like one of the kids. She has known Sam and Kristen for what seems like a life time.

We are all waiting for Sam to arrive...So exciting!!

Elder English thought it would be fun to hide his face from Sam. He didn't know he was going to be at the Airport when he got there. It was so great.

We were so excited waiting for him. We had no idea what he would look like or act like. We were all a bit nervouse.

I was so happy to see him. He is so grown up!! I didn't expect to tear up but that is just what I did. Then he noticed the strange people behind me.

Elder English!!!

It was nice to see a friendly face from CA. Elder English now lives in NC with his new wife.

Dad was here as well. He was behind the camera. I love how awkward Sam was around Charli. Ahhhh she is a girl. lol.

We took Charli to her Sisters in Alexandria and then we all drove home. It was great to hear Sam and Elder English reminise. I am not sure I would have gotten to hear all the funny stories if his old companion wasn't there.

The next day we took the English's to old town and just walked around and talked until they had to travel back home. What a great time!

This was the third day Sam was home. He is getting use to us and us to him. We are sure glad he is back home. We have missed him tons, but knew he was doing very important work.

Sam L. Wolf

UPDATE JAN. 14, 2012

Sam returned with Honor on Jan. 11th 2012. We are so very proud of him and his decistion to serve the Lord for 2 years. Now he is ready to start really living his life.
He is thinking he wants to go to the University of Utah in the Fall and join the ROTC program.
There will be many months for him to think about this plan. Right now he is looking for a job and getting use to his crazy family again.

UPDATE AUG. 24, 2011

Sam is now in North Orange County serving in the Ladera Ranch. He is now District Leader and he is training a bran new missionary. His companions name is Elder Benjamin Bills. He is from Katy, TX. They are both doing some amazing work. Please keep them both in your prayers.

UPDATE SEPT. 15, 10

Sam is still in Orange County. His Companion Elder Clayton went home so his 4th Comp. is Elder Dieter. He is 6' 6" and is from Danvers, Mass. He has been out 21 months so Sam will send him home as well.

They just moved into another Members house that had more room. They have been trying to talk to 300 people in a week, and they made their goal and then some.

He is realizing how easy it is to serve others, but really hard to let other serve him. He know nows it is important to let them get blessings of service as well.

The economy in Southern CA is not to good. Many people they run into are having a hard time with their mortgages are just struggling to put food on the table. Many are unemployed. This is a bad time all over the country.

Sam has asked us to keep Southern CA in our prayers and we surely will.

UP DATE: JULY 23, 2010

Sam is now in Orange Country. He is serving in the Lake Forest area. He says the weather is more hot and humid where he is and he is having a difficult time adjusting, but he will manage.

He is with a new companion, Elder Clayton. He is from Hawaii. He is 5' 10",thin and blonde. He leaves his mission in 5 weeks. Until then Sam is having a great time with him.

They live with members in a condo. He says it's tight, but they make it work. He is know in a more populated area where he can tract better.

If you want to know more, join his facebook group listed,

"Elder Wolf. "

No one could prepare us for how bad we have missed him, but we know he is where he is suppose to be, serving the Lord. We are very proud of him and we know the people of CA. love him as much as we do. He is in good hands and we are very proud of him.