Back Together!

Matt and Cody have had a trip planned to Spain for a while.  Before Jonah left on his mission Matt told him that they were leaving one day open and if Jonah's mission president would allow it, they would try to come see him.  Jonah loved the idea and we hoped somehow it would work out.  When Jonah got to know President and Sister Munns he knew they would be fine with it.  The next obstacle was Jonah is in Northern France, which would make it hard to get to him.  Jonah told the AP's the situation and asked if him and his companion could come into Paris that day to see them.  He said they played a joke on him and called him and told him sorry it wouldn’t work out, but then they said just kidding and told him that would be fine! Jonah and his companion took the train into Paris Monday night and stayed at the AP’s apartment. Cody and Matt flew into Paris early Tuesday morning.  

Matt promised me he would take lots of pictures and videos and he did not disappoint!

He got the best video of them seeing each other and giving each other a hug. 

I love the video so much!  They hug and talk for a minute and then hug again. Jonah shared the video and wrote, “First time seeing twin in 2 years QUOI”

Then Cody took Matt’s phone and recorded while Jonah hugged Matt. It was amazing and I’m so glad I got to watch it on video! 

They met at the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Matt and Cody went inside while they were waiting for Jonah. 

They took Jonah’s sibling gift and some pants we ordered for him. 

Seeing these two together makes me so happy! It was so hard for Jonah to say goodbye to Cody two years ago.  I’m so glad they didn’t have to wait another two years to see each other. 

Matt took videos of them walking down the street together.  I loved watching them.  

They walked over to church so Jonah could leave his stuff there. Matt said it was fun to look around the church.

After that Matt bought them all lunch.  Elder Sheen is one of the AP’s, the other AP went to the temple with Jonah’s companion.  Matt called me while they were at the restaurant.  I thanked Elder Sheen for making this happen and he told me that I have an amazing son! 

Jonah wrote, “first French restaurant did not disappoint.”

After lunch they went to the Eiffel Tower. 

Jonah was excited about that because he hasn’t been there yet. 

Matt called me and told me all about the day. He said when they got on the train to go to the Eiffel Tower Jonah and Elder Sheen got right to work talking to everyone on the train and trying to find people.  Matt said Jonah seemed very comfortable with the language and talking to people. 

Matt said Jonah told them that he has grown a lot and is excited to learn and grow more.  Matt said it was so good to see him and that he seems like he is doing great. 

It’s so crazy that Cody and Jonah were just hanging out in Paris. 

Matt said Elder Sheen was very complimentary of Jonah and said he is one of their best missionaries.

After that Elder Sheen and Elder Loosli had to leave for an appointment and it was almost time for Matt and Cody to fly back to Spain.  I’m so grateful to Matt and Lori for making this happen.  It was such a blessing for Jonah and me! After I talked to them at the restaurant and watched the videos, I just laid in bed and cried (happy tears). I could feel my mom with me.  I just knew she was so happy watching them together. I kept thinking about the song, "The Goodness of God" so I turned that on and laid there and cried and felt close to mom.  Missing mom and missing Jonah is so heavy sometimes.  I'm so grateful for this experience that helped me feel close to both of them.