My  son received his Mission call 8-26-2011. I was so surprised when he   said "Guadalajara Mexico" you could have knocked me over with a feather.   I am excited for him, and a little sad to realize my children are   growing up and leaving home.  I am going to miss him, but I  am  so proud of his decision to make this sacrifice and give up his own   personal life to serve the Lord. Wither or not you are a L.D.S. Mormon   or another faith, to give up your personal time to serve others is a   note worthy sacrifice.