...so for today, the pictures will do the talking...
Proud parents of a soon-to-be missionary...
...one last lunch at Cafe Rio'...famous for pulled pork, salmon tacos, and a beautiful white cinder brick wall for family photo shoots...
...almost there..putting on brave (and happy!) faces...
The sign says it all...minus the part that should say, 'get ready to pull over to the curb, give us your luggage, hug your kid, and send her on her way'. I know some people don't like this method, but for us it was just right. She is ready to get busy. No need to prolong the inevitable.
Pre-tears Eli. This one rips my heart out. The real scene following this was even more emotional.
And off she goes on a new adventure. Ready to share the gospel with the people of Houston. To borrow from the Brothers Gibb, a line from their song "WORDS" which closes this chapter for awhile, as another page turns to a new beginning for our Queen of English, our Grammar Goddess, our own Sister Whitney Mikell Sorensen. "Smile an everlasting smile. A smile can bring you near to me." One look at that smile and I know she will always be near. to. me.
4 comments:
I can already tell that she will be a great missionary! You should be proud!
How fun and exciting for all of you! That picture of Eli is killer.
She looks so happy! Thank you so much for coming today!
Poor Eli! Just imagining how he must have felt leaving Whitney makes me cry!!
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