Dilan is turning 21 this week on 9/22/12!

I can't believe that 21 years have nearly flown by since this little pale, toe-haired kid graced our presence!  We've been through alot with this boy of very little fear everywhere from splitting his head open TWICE, surgically removed rocks from his forehead and ears (separate incidents), broken arms, who knows how many concussions and many bumps, bruises, cuts and more to even count!  There was a time when he was young when I swear I would get turned in by the emergency room for being a horrible mother and that I must be doing something to this child when I made monthly (if not more) visits to the ER or urgent care.

Well..he's already survived (barely) over a year on his mission in Dallas, Texas...notwithstanding he HAS had a few injuries from falling off a roof, bit by a dog among a few of them. Probably more that he hasn't told me about.  Through it all, we are very proud of Dilan and how he has been able to use his personality to teach many without fear of failing.  He isn't afraid to open his mouth and share what he strongly believes to be true!  He is being an EXCELLENT missionary because of his attitude and is an example to so many!

Dilan has shared many messages and stories with us that I have kept updated here in his blog over the last 14 months and I thought that anyone who would like to send him a piece of mail letting him know we are thinking of him on his birthday..I know he would love to hear from any of his friends. If you prefer to write a message here, I'd be happy to send it on to him since I'll be printing any messages and mailing tomorrow.  (the address below will be good for at least another 4 weeks till next transfer)

Address:
Elder Dilan Christensen
700 W Center St. Apt 264
Duncanville, TX 75116