OCTOBER 22nd, 2019
Jarom arrived home from Buenos Aire Argentina on his 21st BIRTHDAY so it was quite the CELEBRATION is all ASPECTS for our family!!! We had a wonderful day honoring him and all of his success on his mission which couldn't have been a better blessing in his life. Jarom has grown in so many ways not only spiritually with the growth of his own personal testimony of Jesus Christ and the restoration of The Gospel but he has had the opportunity to grow as a person in humility, service, faith, dedication, persistence, communication and so much more!
Jarom hit the jack pot with his cake where he found a money dispenser with the cash flow which was a fun surprise! He settled in nicely with bday gifts of a new cell phone and a new wardrobe thanks to his sisters.
Jarom's face was priceless at the airport when he saw how tall Spencer had grown in the past two years...Spencer just may or may not be taller than Jarom :) now.
Jarom being the OFFICIAL ADULT AT 21, made a sparkling cider toast to his new adulthood life.
Some yummy Argentine treats Jarom brought back to share.
Jarom had a fun time opening all of his suitcases up to a ton of Argentine souvenirs that he had brought back to share with our fam. He literally brought back nothing from his mission as far as clothes go besides the clothes on his back, his suitcases were filled with authentic Argentina treats and items to share.
Grandpa Jackson is all smiles with his grandkids.
The Proud Parents of Elder Jackson...and we are!
Returned with HONOR Elder Jackson.
So glad to have our first born home again, Jarom said he wanted to kiss the ground...apparently it was a nice feeling to be back in his home country of the USA!
Reunited and it feels so GOOD, all of our kiddos!
Wonder what Jarom wished for? Could it be a WIFEY? Ha, ha...he says he's in no rush but if he happens to meet someone soon, it happens. We shall see...
The big group at the airport, Jarom had a nice welcoming crew to welcome his arrival home.
Hugs from Uncle Brodie.
We hit Red Robin after the airport to fill Jarom's stomach with some good ole American Food! I believe he choose the BBQ Whiskey River Hamburger with fries and cheese sticks with a Dr Pepper to wash it all down as his first meal back in the states. Then the Red Robin Crew sang him a Happy, happy and he was brought a hot fudge Sundae.
Three Generations of RM's.
A Big Hug From Grandma J!
He blew all the candles in ONE Big Breathe! May all your wishes come true my son!
It had been a super long day for this guy! He hadn't slept a wink in the 15 odd hour flight and lay over in Georgia, with jet leg and all so it had been well over 24 hours of no sleep...we drove out to Enumclaw for Jarom to be released as a Missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by President Brownell and back to the house with some pizza we picked up at Route 66 on our way back through Orting. It was an emotional day full of much happiness, tears of joy and the reality that Jarom has fulfilled a worthy mission for his Heavenly Father. Jarom will miss the wonderful people of Argentina. the many new friendships he established, his mission President and his wife (The Reseks) and the many people he converted and planted seeds within their hearts and we all are forever grateful for the blessing of the mission opportunity! This experience could not have been replaced with anything and Jarom was sent exactly where he was supposed to serve.
Jarom was able to buy himself a bday present of his own with no co-signer, a new car...which besides the fact that he had to get a better handle on driving a stick shift, he was super excited about!
"When in Argentina"...They love their MEAT! Nothing beats a going away feast...One of the major perks of the Argentine traditions Jarom will miss the most!
