January 19.... Finally. 
(this pic is playing Called to Serve, Joe on the right hand, me on the left)
Great day? Sad day? Wonderful day? Fulfilling day?
YES.
Perhaps the most accurate word to describe it: surreal.
Zipped up the suitcase, ate bagels, Father's Blessing, family prayer.
OFF! Southward we went.
Nate put together a quick slideshow for the car ride of family photos from the last year and half that the kids laughed at as we drove. When that was over, we started in on the BHS Acapella CD from last year's concert at Gardner Hall.
First stop? HIRES! Yum. Joe went for the Pastrami Big H.
Next stop? Provo Temple to take the last family snapshots.
(this pic is playing Called to Serve, Joe on the right hand, me on the left)Great day? Sad day? Wonderful day? Fulfilling day?
YES.
Perhaps the most accurate word to describe it: surreal.
Zipped up the suitcase, ate bagels, Father's Blessing, family prayer.
OFF! Southward we went.
Nate put together a quick slideshow for the car ride of family photos from the last year and half that the kids laughed at as we drove. When that was over, we started in on the BHS Acapella CD from last year's concert at Gardner Hall.
First stop? HIRES! Yum. Joe went for the Pastrami Big H.
Next stop? Provo Temple to take the last family snapshots.
The light entering into the MTC parking lot seemed to last forever, at least to Joe. He REALLY wanted to be on time. When we pulled in, many missionaries waved from the curbs with big smiles and warm dresscoats. What a welcome sight. The first person Joe recognized was his friend, Tyson Green. He was wearing a lovely yellow pinnie and was doing an incredible job directing traffic. "TYSON!" Joe yelled, and practically jumped out the window. Big waves, big smiles! 
Then I recognized someone... "Look! It's Helam!" Everyone looked out and noticed Elder Helam Hemuli, a fellow Bountiful Brave. We pulled up and Elder Heimuli gave Elder Joe a big hug and smile. Nate took out Joe's suitcase. We quickly snapped a photo with Elder Green (after another big hug) and with Elder Heimuli.
"Love you, son. Ayo ayo!" I whispered into his neck.
Nate gave him a big hug. Then he grabbed his bags and headed in. And that was it!
It was a long drive home. Jeffrey was cross. He yelled at everyone about wanting to play Robot Unicorn and wishing he didn't have to miss PE. Everyone else just tuned out, slept, or looked out the window.
That afternoon, we receive 5 Ben and Jerry's, two pies, and lots of love.
We can't wait to find out what kind of Joe had for the rest of the day! The mission officially has begun.
Then I recognized someone... "Look! It's Helam!" Everyone looked out and noticed Elder Helam Hemuli, a fellow Bountiful Brave. We pulled up and Elder Heimuli gave Elder Joe a big hug and smile. Nate took out Joe's suitcase. We quickly snapped a photo with Elder Green (after another big hug) and with Elder Heimuli.
"Love you, son. Ayo ayo!" I whispered into his neck.
Nate gave him a big hug. Then he grabbed his bags and headed in. And that was it!
It was a long drive home. Jeffrey was cross. He yelled at everyone about wanting to play Robot Unicorn and wishing he didn't have to miss PE. Everyone else just tuned out, slept, or looked out the window.
That afternoon, we receive 5 Ben and Jerry's, two pies, and lots of love.
We can't wait to find out what kind of Joe had for the rest of the day! The mission officially has begun.
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