It's been years of waiting. He finally took the leap on Leap Day. They don't come very often you know!
The weeks of waiting for it when you know "it's in the MAIL"... is much longer than you think. It drags on and on. We let him get the mail every day.
It was on a Wednesday, they always come on Wednesday. Still there's always a chance.
He came in with a BIG Smile on his face. "It's here!" His hands were shaking as he slipped his finger in the envelope. "Well, here goes!" he said, as he pushed the record button on the computer.

Elder Derrek Henrie,
           you have been recommended as one worthy to serve... in the ....
                          Farmington New Mexico Mission  
"Smile spreads across his face as his eyebrows come down and the tears fall and the voice cracks. Relieved and surprised."

               You will enter the MTC on May 9th.

                           More blessings and joy will be yours as you serve...

                                                             Signed Thomas S. Monson