I started crying when he said goodbye to Pearl, remembering how he was the one that wanted a sister. I keep crying until the end. Happy for Andrew and will definitely read his newsletter.
Andrew leaving hit me hard. He’s always such a bright light. Always so cheerful and funny but so thoughtful and intelligent. I can’t imagine not seeing him for 2 years. I’m sure he will have a wonderful time and experience. Wish him well.
Andrew will be missed so much by all of us! He’s a wonderful soul. I first started crying when Peter hugged him and said he was going to miss him, then when we got to Pearl, there was no holding it in, my husband looked over and said “what’s wrong, what happened?” Trying to explain Andrew leaving on his mission…I wish you could have seen the look on his face. Andrew’s special connection to all your family shines through and we know what a difficult transition it will feel in your home. At least you have things to keep busy and minds occupied. Sending love❤
Andrew is quite capable thanks to Mom and Dad!! I cried through this entire video! As a Mom, I know how you feel! He will make a huge impact no matter where he is.
My first baby is still growing in my womb... and I'm already crying about how fast time really does go by. Congratulations Andrew on this beautiful journey of serving the Lord. I know he has amazing plans for you and your adventure in South Africa.
Hi from South Africa! Many times I think there is a misconception that we live in the wild and without civilisation. But as one of the most advanced countries in Africa, it truly is a beautiful country. Yes we have some misgivings, but overall we are a bunch of friendly people with normal civilized lives and a pinch of some of the best cultural diversity.
Wow... they are all growing up so fast... You must be so proud of him, and so hard when your kids leave the nest... he is an amazing young man... It will be an amazing experience for him... and I'm sure he will have lots of stories to tell...j
From the heart and home of one of your South African followers, my heart goes out to you and Im not of the same faith as you but if I see a missionary at an airport I will from now on ask them if I can send a photo or message home to their parent. Mommas should look out for other mommas kids. Your family is beautiful.
There are many wonderful people in South Africa and many wonderful experiences are awaiting him. Welcome to Africa, Andrew, and stay safe. From a former South African, now living in Namibia, aka as Africa 101! PS - he will be able to buy most things in SA.
I was crying right along with Megan! Next month my husband and I are going to England (from SC) ti see our daughter and her family . I think this made me feel how I will feel when we have to head back home .
Well I didn't make it very far into this video without crying!!! Andrew is a HUGE part of this family! He's amazing and will be so missed! I love his joy.
Welcome to South Africa sweet child. I cried so hard with you guys. I don't live near Durban, where Andrew is, I'm near Cape Town. I hope Andrew enjoy his stay in South Africa and that he will experience the richness and diversity of the people of our country.
My heart is right with you, Megan! Ugh!! I am crying remembering when our son who is the “60% of the conversation”💕left on his mission. It is so gut wrenching! I hope you feel comforted and just know how amazing I think you all are. Thank you for sharing this very tender time with us and Godspeed, Andrew!! He looks great out there in the field.
South Africa is so lucky to have him for 2 years. South Africa is an amazing country. He is going to have such great experiences. You must be so proud.
I love all your kids, and we are not supposed to have favourites, but Andrew is my favourite. he is so wise and thoughtful, funny and kind. All the things you said about I'm Megan, he will leave a big hole.
Oh my word😢.I'm crying!! Oh dear Megan,I feel for you! I've sent my 8 off into the world and it stinks! Awww great idea to txt parents! The missionaries I met on the plane from Tampa,were on their way home to Utah.Pearl got my tears flowing and they just keep going!Oh man,I know the lord is going with me!😢 what a great kid!! Hugs everyone rom Missouri 😊❤
You're making me cry. I know Andrew be fine because he's a world traveler and makes friends easily. He is on the adventure of a lifetime. Love and prayers to your whole family.
Aw, Andrew… I cried my eyes out during this whole video. You have done such an incredible job raising your children to become amazing, creative, gentle, loving, wise individuals. Well done❤
I haven't been on your channel for some time now. Due to depression. I'm from South Africa and I hope Andrew enjoys his time here. I'm sure u will miss him. Wish I could meet him. Would be so greatb❤
God speed Andrew. You will do great and be well cared for. You draw love to you like a magnet. Love to all the family. It will get better as time flies by. Xx💖💙
Awwwww, I so felt for you….having seen off my daughter to Uni (College) which left my husband and I alone, I can empathise completely. It gets a little easier as time goes on…..those phone calls become precious! Thinking of you 💚🧡
A mother’s love is raw. I understand every single part about no phone, the distance and how is he doing. Andrew’s goodbyes were so heartfelt, you could tell that there would be a hole. Thanks for bringing us along.❤
Such a different season in the house with all the kids grown up! I miss them being younger traveling through Europe. So excited to see where they end up!
Hi sister Knorpp, I just bump in this video, I know how you feel. Last month we were saying our goodbye to our daughter who’s serving her mission in Ghana and in two weeks time my son his leaving for his mission to Kanya. I’m in South Africa, will take good care of Elder Knorpp
When you started to tear up on the shuttle so did I. So hard to watch the birds leave the nest. You did a great job with your children and they will take all the love you have poured into them and spread their wings and fly! Hugs to mom and dad.
I’m sitting here watching this and I’m crying just as much as you Megan 😢😢it’s so hard when your kids leave home. Andrew is on the next journey of his life!.. He will do amazing things! Hang in there Megan, time will fly by and Andrew will be back home before you know it!
God got Andrew, and will guide his every step in addition to using him (Andrew) for his good and for God's Glory. Andrew will never, ever be alone, when he has Our Heavenly Father right by his side. He's blessed and covered, under The Blood of Jesus Christ.
Loved this! It made me cry. So hard to send our kids out into the world! It also made me a bit sad because my 2 oldest boys 21 and 19 chose to not go on missions. The 21yo is married already so that won’t happen. I’m still holding out for my 19yo to go. We will see.
Megan, you are a brave mother. Your son is an adventurer as you whole family is. He will thank you always, and trust you. This is what makes character go further in wonder, and joy. A hug from spain! Thanks for sharing your inspiring journey.
Thanks for the link to Andrew so I can follow and respond once in a while. I have been subscribed to your channel for years and years, and am also LDS. I am in South Carolina, not too far from the Charlotte area. I always make it a point to watch as many videos as I can. Hugs to everyone! I remember when my own grandson Andrew went on his mission. Now he is married as of last year in May - to a returned missionary too! Dreams do come true!
I've been here since the beginning, I watched Andrew grow up on this channel and become they young man that he is, such a beautiful soul. Thanks for sharing and as always stay safe and God bless love ya Nancy
Andrew will be greatly missed - by you (his family), his community, here on the channel. He is such a bright light and as you described, he is genuinely caring and compassionate. I can’t wait to see the amazing things he will do!
Hi Knorpp family. It's 7am on Thursday morning, I'm watching your video, here in Scotland. Wow, I cried. My Mum heart. I wish Andrew well in his missionary, I'm positive that he will do great things. Hugs to you all. ❤❤🙏🙏
And once again I’m crying with you! Prayers for you and your family! I love your idea about helping a missionary update their family! That’s awesome! 🥰 I’m stealing your idea! Best wishes to you, your family and especially Elder Knorpp!
Every time one of them leaves I literally cry my eyes out ❤but what a beautiful thing he said when he said he wasn't going alone he has the Lord that was just so awesome ❤❤❤ what a great family enjoy watching all the videos
Oh my! I've watched as your other children have left, but seeing Andrew leave has me in tears. Feeling the mom pain. He's a special young man! God will keep him, I'll be praying xo
Awwww I can’t believe he’s all grown up . We are in the exact same season with children leaving . It’s hard but it’s also incredible to see them grow and blossom.Praying for you Andrew !
It just hit me SOOOO hard about how long I’ve been watching you guys, it still blows my mind how old your kids are getting.. it seems like yesterday you guys were selling everything and moving into the RV, or moving to different countries. SO PROUD OF YOU ANDREW!
Never fails…. I cry 😢 every time your babies go off on their missions. 😢 because I know how I would feel if my baby went away on a mission trip for period of time. Love your family and videos
THANK YOU so much for sharing this vlog; especially the updates when Andrew had arrived safely! A testament to love, family and service. Nothing else really matters xxx
OMG, I’m crying!!! 😢😢2 years, I hope it goes by fast!!! I’m definitely going to miss Andrew! Aren’t you lucky that you can video chat with him! Years ago you wouldn’t have been able to do that! I know he we will do well, Andrew is an extraordinary human being for sure. 😢😢
OMgoodness I bawled my eyes out watching you guys take Andrew to the airport. Watching you guys for so long now I feel as if I truly know you. You are such a beautiful family, I do love all of you!
Andrew is an old soul with a young heart and a beautiful smile. He will impact many lives. I cried through the whole video!! Praying for you all.
I agree! I cried to bse feel the love and felt the pain of missing a son…
I’m hiccuping with tears.. So much love for this beautiful family x
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Good luck for Andrew 🙏🏻
Me too….
I started crying when he said goodbye to Pearl, remembering how he was the one that wanted a sister. I keep crying until the end. Happy for Andrew and will definitely read his newsletter.
That goodbye between Andrew and Pearl was so touching. His desire to have a little sister led to Pearl the Girl, and all the rest.
Andrew leaving hit me hard. He’s always such a bright light. Always so cheerful and funny but so thoughtful and intelligent. I can’t imagine not seeing him for 2 years. I’m sure he will have a wonderful time and experience. Wish him well.
Same.Same.Same. I feel heart sick!😢
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Totally agree
Andrew will be missed so much by all of us! He’s a wonderful soul. I first started crying when Peter hugged him and said he was going to miss him, then when we got to Pearl, there was no holding it in, my husband looked over and said “what’s wrong, what happened?” Trying to explain Andrew leaving on his mission…I wish you could have seen the look on his face.
Andrew’s special connection to all your family shines through and we know what a difficult transition it will feel in your home. At least you have things to keep busy and minds occupied. Sending love❤
What you commented is so beautiful ❤
Andrew is quite capable thanks to Mom and Dad!! I cried through this entire video! As a Mom, I know how you feel! He will make a huge impact no matter where he is.
Andrew is like the Raymond of the family. Everybody loves him such a great kid. I pray for all the best for him.
Time really does fly by! I can’t believe it’s already Andrews turn to leave the Knorpp nest! ❤
This was a hard one. I felt Pearls sadness. What a beautiful soul Andrew is, wish him well.
I just saw him yesterday at the MTC, he'll be fine here in south africa
My first baby is still growing in my womb... and I'm already crying about how fast time really does go by. Congratulations Andrew on this beautiful journey of serving the Lord. I know he has amazing plans for you and your adventure in South Africa.
Just when we start “liking” our kids as adults, they leave us! ❤️ hugs to you all!
Hi from South Africa! Many times I think there is a misconception that we live in the wild and without civilisation. But as one of the most advanced countries in Africa, it truly is a beautiful country. Yes we have some misgivings, but overall we are a bunch of friendly people with normal civilized lives and a pinch of some of the best cultural diversity.
Wow... they are all growing up so fast... You must be so proud of him, and so hard when your kids leave the nest... he is an amazing young man... It will be an amazing experience for him... and I'm sure he will have lots of stories to tell...j
And now I’m crying……happy tears. Way to go Andrew.
Andrew is everyone of his siblings best friend. Wishing Andrew a safe two years in Africa!
Awww guys! We will take good care of him over here promise!! South Africans are super friendly and he is going to eat the best food! X
38 days until my missionary comes home, got flight plans today. Best and hardest thing to do as a mom but so rewarding to see their growth!
‘Lots of reasons Andrew is my favorite. ha 😄
Peace and comfort to you all….. ❤️
So hard for a mom and dad to let go. They will always be our babies.
Welcome to South Africa Andrew. I am in Durban I wish I will see you one day.
Welcome to Africa Andrew. Hope you will have a good time. May God go before you and protect you🙏🙏🙏
From the heart and home of one of your South African followers, my heart goes out to you and Im not of the same faith as you but if I see a missionary at an airport I will from now on ask them if I can send a photo or message home to their parent. Mommas should look out for other mommas kids. Your family is beautiful.
There are many wonderful people in South Africa and many wonderful experiences are awaiting him. Welcome to Africa, Andrew, and stay safe. From a former South African, now living in Namibia, aka as Africa 101! PS - he will be able to buy most things in SA.
Andrew reminds me so much of my 17 year old. I cried along with you. It will be so strange not hearing his thoughts in your videos anymore.
I was crying right along with Megan! Next month my husband and I are going to England (from SC) ti see our daughter and her family . I think this made me feel how I will feel when we have to head back home .
Well I didn't make it very far into this video without crying!!! Andrew is a HUGE part of this family! He's amazing and will be so missed! I love his joy.
Elder knorpp is an amazing character as a missionary he and the other missionary definitely did changed my life:) bless🙌🇿🇦
Welcome to South Africa sweet child. I cried so hard with you guys.
I don't live near Durban, where Andrew is, I'm near Cape Town. I hope Andrew enjoy his stay in South Africa and that he will experience the richness and diversity of the people of our country.
What a beautiful soul Andrew is, I always thought he was a gift to everyone around him. God Bless him on his journey ❤️
Greetings from South Africa - we welcome him with open arms
My heart is right with you, Megan! Ugh!! I am crying remembering when our son who is the “60% of the conversation”💕left on his mission. It is so gut wrenching! I hope you feel comforted and just know how amazing I think you all are. Thank you for sharing this very tender time with us and Godspeed, Andrew!! He looks great out there in the field.
Oh my mama heart!! I felt your sadness and how proud you are of Andrew!! Thinking of y'all!!
South Africa is so lucky to have him for 2 years. South Africa is an amazing country. He is going to have such great experiences. You must be so proud.
My brother is a zone leader in Petorea mission. For us it has been SOooo helpful that we get to FaceTime every week!
I love all your kids, and we are not supposed to have favourites, but Andrew is my favourite. he is so wise and thoughtful, funny and kind. All the things you said about I'm Megan, he will leave a big hole.
I started crying too.Wish Andrew the best.
Oh Megan, I feel for you darling, two years without such a lovely person in your life must be so tough. Thank goodness you are so busy!
You've done such a good job with Andrew he'll be great
Wow, your 4th child to serve. How proud of your children you should be. May God Bless your entire family in all of their endeavors.
My heart hurts with all of you. How wonderful to serve God and his beliefs.🙏
I’ll really miss Andrew my total fave and so interesting. Loved the England trip. Feel your pain
Welcome to Africa Andrew! You will love it here as well. Great job making an impact.
Good luck, Andrew. Safe travels, and God bless. Aloha
Andrew is definitely going to a a blessing for anyone he meets . God will provide and protect him ❤
Oh my word😢.I'm crying!! Oh dear Megan,I feel for you! I've sent my 8 off into the world and it stinks! Awww great idea to txt parents! The missionaries I met on the plane from Tampa,were on their way home to Utah.Pearl got my tears flowing and they just keep going!Oh man,I know the lord is going with me!😢 what a great kid!! Hugs everyone rom Missouri 😊❤
You're making me cry. I know Andrew be fine because he's a world traveler and makes friends easily. He is on the adventure of a lifetime. Love and prayers to your whole family.
I’ve been watching since Andrew was 12 this is such a crazy thing to watch!
Aw, Andrew… I cried my eyes out during this whole video. You have done such an incredible job raising your children to become amazing, creative, gentle, loving, wise individuals. Well done❤
I haven't been on your channel for some time now. Due to depression. I'm from South Africa and I hope Andrew enjoys his time here. I'm sure u will miss him. Wish I could meet him. Would be so greatb❤
You made me cry with that good bye. What a beautiful mom you are.
Bless his heart. 2 years is a very long time. Sending love and prayers for Andrew
Wow Andrew you look amazing with your hair cut! Handsome!!! Safe travels Andrew and God bless and take care of you each day. I will miss you. ❤
OMG with that hair cut Andrew is looking more like Elijah! Andrew you are going to be a blessing where ever you serve!
God speed Andrew. You will do great and be well cared for. You draw love to you like a magnet. Love to all the family. It will get better as time flies by. Xx💖💙
Awwwww, I so felt for you….having seen off my daughter to Uni (College) which left my husband and I alone, I can empathise completely. It gets a little easier as time goes on…..those phone calls become precious! Thinking of you 💚🧡
A mother’s love is raw. I understand every single part about no phone, the distance and how is he doing. Andrew’s goodbyes were so heartfelt, you could tell that there would be a hole. Thanks for bringing us along.❤
Oh dear! I’ve just cried along with you. So relatable. You are such a lovely Mum and are lucky to have a strong caring husband and beautiful children.
Such a different season in the house with all the kids grown up! I miss them being younger traveling through Europe. So excited to see where they end up!
Oh my......I've followed y'all for a very long time! Now I'm crying!!! I can't help it! 😢
This video was so emotional! I cried right along with you. What momma wouldn't? He will be fine. Wishing you all joy and happiness! God Bless!
Andrew has been a good big brother to his younger siblings. I know they will miss him.
Hi sister Knorpp, I just bump in this video, I know how you feel. Last month we were saying our goodbye to our daughter who’s serving her mission in Ghana and in two weeks time my son his leaving for his mission to Kanya. I’m in South Africa, will take good care of Elder Knorpp
When you started to tear up on the shuttle so did I. So hard to watch the birds leave the nest. You did a great job with your children and they will take all the love you have poured into them and spread their wings and fly! Hugs to mom and dad.
Ohh 😢 Megan I am sobbing with you 🥹but he will do great he will impact many lives❤
I’m sitting here watching this and I’m crying just as much as you Megan 😢😢it’s so hard when your kids leave home. Andrew is on the next journey of his life!.. He will do amazing things! Hang in there Megan, time will fly by and Andrew will be back home before you know it!
Awesome haircut! Go forth with faith, return with honor, Elder Knorpp!
God got Andrew, and will guide his every step in addition to using him (Andrew) for his good and for God's Glory. Andrew will never, ever be alone, when he has Our Heavenly Father right by his side. He's blessed and covered, under The Blood of Jesus Christ.
Loved this! It made me cry. So hard to send our kids out into the world! It also made me a bit sad because my 2 oldest boys 21 and 19 chose to not go on missions. The 21yo is married already so that won’t happen. I’m still holding out for my 19yo to go. We will see.
You guys are making me cry!!! Andrew is definitely a gift from the Lord.
Megan, you are a brave mother. Your son is an adventurer as you whole family is. He will thank you always, and trust you. This is what makes character go further in wonder, and joy. A hug from spain! Thanks for sharing your inspiring journey.
Andrew is going to be such an awesome missionary! He has such a tender and caring heart! Sending love and prayers to you all ❤
I cried right along with you😩. We will all miss Andrew!!
Thanks for the link to Andrew so I can follow and respond once in a while. I have been subscribed to your channel for years and years, and am also LDS. I am in South Carolina, not too far from the Charlotte area. I always make it a point to watch as many videos as I can. Hugs to everyone! I remember when my own grandson Andrew went on his mission. Now he is married as of last year in May - to a returned missionary too! Dreams do come true!
I've been here since the beginning, I watched Andrew grow up on this channel and become they young man that he is, such a beautiful soul. Thanks for sharing and as always stay safe and God bless love ya Nancy
Andrew will be greatly missed - by you (his family), his community, here on the channel. He is such a bright light and as you described, he is genuinely caring and compassionate. I can’t wait to see the amazing things he will do!
Hi Knorpp family. It's 7am on Thursday morning, I'm watching your video, here in Scotland. Wow, I cried. My Mum heart. I wish Andrew well in his missionary, I'm positive that he will do great things. Hugs to you all. ❤❤🙏🙏
Lots of tears watching this one. Good luck to Andrew, I pray he was a wonderful experiance
My home country, im sure he is going to enjoy his experience here. We have many problems but the people are so friendly ! Welcome Andrew 🇿🇦
And once again I’m crying with you! Prayers for you and your family! I love your idea about helping a missionary update their family! That’s awesome! 🥰 I’m stealing your idea! Best wishes to you, your family and especially Elder Knorpp!
He is so SMART ,yes God will take care of U in Jesu mighty Namesake Amen
Megan, I could feel that prayer as you were holding on to him. God bless you and keep him safe.
Every time one of them leaves I literally cry my eyes out ❤but what a beautiful thing he said when he said he wasn't going alone he has the Lord that was just so awesome ❤❤❤ what a great family enjoy watching all the videos
I was a mess during this video!! We love Andrew and are so proud of him. So sad to see him go but excited for the newsletter!
OMG! I so cried when Andrew left to get on the plane! I'm going to miss him too! He's such a wonderful young man!!
From now on ANY missionary I see I am going to do exactly what you suggested !!
Wishing your son a happy wonderful new chapter ❤
Andrew is a beautiful soul and he will do so much for the Lord, will be praying for him.❤
Oh my! I've watched as your other children have left, but seeing Andrew leave has me in tears. Feeling the mom pain. He's a special young man! God will keep him, I'll be praying xo
Andrew isn’t even my son and I cried. I could feel Megan’s pain through this video. Thank you for sharing and being real and venerable.
Awwww I can’t believe he’s all grown up . We are in the exact same season with children leaving . It’s hard but it’s also incredible to see them grow and blossom.Praying for you Andrew !
It just hit me SOOOO hard about how long I’ve been watching you guys, it still blows my mind how old your kids are getting.. it seems like yesterday you guys were selling everything and moving into the RV, or moving to different countries. SO PROUD OF YOU ANDREW!
Never fails…. I cry 😢 every time your babies go off on their missions. 😢 because I know how I would feel if my baby went away on a mission trip for period of time. Love your family and videos
Awe, praying for all of you and for Andrew.
Oh Megan! this got me... Your family is so precious. Love watching all your adventures -- even the hard ones. You're in my prayers.
Oh my gosh!! I’m crying like a baby! He will be fine Mom❤ sending love and prayers 🙏🏻🥰❤️😊
THANK YOU so much for sharing this vlog; especially the updates when Andrew had arrived safely! A testament to love, family and service. Nothing else really matters xxx
OMG, I’m crying!!! 😢😢2 years, I hope it goes by fast!!! I’m definitely going to miss Andrew! Aren’t you lucky that you can video chat with him! Years ago you wouldn’t have been able to do that! I know he we will do well, Andrew is an extraordinary human being for sure. 😢😢
May God be with you always Andrew, safe travels wherever you may go..be safe 🙏🏽🙏🏽💕💕
❤❤❤ All the best wishes to Andrew..
OMgoodness I bawled my eyes out watching you guys take Andrew to the airport. Watching you guys for so long now I feel as if I truly know you. You are such a beautiful family, I do love all of you!