::farewell::

We had to say goodbye to Matt's mom and dad on Sunday.  We had their official farewell on the 8th (July) and got to hear them speak in church.  They gave beautiful talks.  We got to hear their testimonies and why they felt like they needed to serve a mission at this time.  They were set apart on Sunday.  The whole family (minus Adam and his family and Jordan who's on a mission in Argentina) was there for it.  It was nice and a little sad at the same time.  

We took some pictures in the foyer afterwards.  It's kind of fun to see how everyone's changed when they get back.  They're going to San Fernando, California for 18 months.

See Chloe's face?  She was having a rough time.  She's known for a long time that they were leaving, but I think it finally hit her.  She realized that Grandma was leaving.  She started really crying right during a prayer, and hasn't quite mastered the quiet cry.  Poor thing.  All I could do is hug her and tell her shhhh softly.

Some of us went up to their house afterwards to talk and play some games.  I'm glad we did.  We got to spend some extra time with them and say bye at their house, and not in the church parking lot :)

They'll be home for one night at the end of their training at the MTC, so we'll see them then, then it's off the Cali. for 18 months minus a week and a half :) 

(yes, we're counting down)