So Preston left yesterday morning. They changed his itinerary again last week. They emailed him to tell him he'd be flying out early Monday morning. We were quite devastated- but it ended up okay. We had to change things up a bit. We were still able to do most of what we wanted before he left, although it was tricky. We went to the temple together last Wednesday evening, when Teano went through. Then in St. George, we were able to go do family baptisms, with Preston baptizing us. It was a really wonderful experience. I'm so glad we made that a priority. On the way home from St. George, we stopped and ate at Rodizio Grill. (Preston wanted to eat there for lunch before we left for the airport, before they changed his itinerary and that wasn't possible.) So we got that in as well. His setting apart was wonderful. It was a good experience for all of us. Preston was really tired Sunday night after that, it was emotionally draining, so we didn't spend as much time as I had hoped together as a family. But it was fine. We got up really early on Monday and ate breakfast and then left for the airport. The whole day was something I won't ever forget. The anticipation I've felt for 19 years leading up to that day.... it made it all the more surreal. I can't believe my son is in Spain. I can't believe that will be his home for the next 2 years. I can't believe it's here, and happening. Where did the time go? How do I miss him so much already? I set up his mission blog. It has more details about everything and it has his first letter. It's www.thespanishshepherd.blogspot.com
at the st. george temple.
right after his setting apart.
