Farewell Elder!!

Monday, 28 November 2010

The morning came all too soon.  It was excitement and anxiousness all rolled in together.  It's time to go!!!

Officially leaving home,  it's early before the sun is up! (not much sleep for anyone...)

It has been an interesting experience getting Jonathon ready to leave.  As far as the great list of items to gather, we organised the minor things, and have sent him off with a very light suitcase!  Not much in it!  His Uncle Paul has emailed a man from Mr Mac, the one-stop missionary shop in Utah, who will be expecting him and so all we have sent him off with is a pocketful of cash!!  All will be well.. but it's a strange feeling, like you haven't done enough!

Rick making sure all is well with Jon's bags..

The morning flight was not too early, a respectable 7.30am and we were all able to gather and say our goodbyes to Elder Bennallack.

One last photo...

... and one last hug each!





..Sarah..



...Tom..



..Mike..

...Dad...

...Karlie.. and her family, Nathan, Chole & Zayla...







The crowd, friends and family to see Elder Bennallack off..  Thank you for coming!

Elder, we love you deeply, and wish you all the very best for the next two years.  You will be in our prayers every day, and we know you are about to embark on 'The Best Two Years!'

GOODBYE !!!!!!