Packed up suitcases, ate breakfast, took family photos in Shannon and Cory's front yard and loaded up the car. We headed to JDAWGs in Orem for the last lunch. A quick stop at the temple for hugs and a few photos. Next into the dreaded mtc waiting line. We pulled up and around a circle where an elder greeted us. He happened to have a Mandarin speaking tag. Chase asked him where he was going. He said Scotland. "Do you know Elder Salazar?". The Elder said, "He's my companion!" So a tender mercy right off the bat. Out of all the Elders greeting that day, this one, a mandarin speaker, and then Elder Salazar's companion on top of that.
I posted a photo of Chase's walk into the mtc. one of the comments said..."Well right after that I was able to greet him and put his name tag on. He was darling and smiling and on his way!"
We walked around the BYU bookstore with Kelly. Sophie was still sick. I watched as my new normal smaller family walked down the sidewalk and my heart ached. Then I was quickly reminded of the Plan of Salvation. Oh how I'm clinging to my faith in that principle.
It sort of feels like you drop them off at a car wash and then the dryer is a feeling of peace as you drive out the other side. Like you want to take a nap peaceful.
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