Farewell, Elder Horst

Most of our children came to hear Sean's talk in Sacrament meeting and be at his setting apart as a missionary.  Ricky spoke with Sean in Sacrament.  He mentioned that his sons served in Texas and South Africa and his son in laws served in Spain, Baltimore and Italy.  We had a great time together over the weekend.  We ate good food, played lots of games, and laughed and joked endlessly...

President Murphy is our Stake President, he set Sean apart as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday morning. 

Addison, Jordan, Ricky, and Jeremy all stood in the circle as President Murphy set Sean apart as a missionary.

Sean asked me to put his nametag on his pocket.

We are very proud of our Elder Horst.

Bridger and Kennedy were Sean's companions while they reserved seats for us in the chapel. 

Jeremy, Lindsay, Bridger, Kennedy, Charlotte and Elder Horst.

Jordan, Kimalee, Reagan and Elder Horst

Addison, Mabulane, Neo and Elder Horst

Rebecca, Maisie and Elder Horst.  Unfortunately, Dave wasn't able to come.

All of us, Vanessa and Mike weren't able to come either.

We had a big meal Sunday evening.  Grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, corn on the cob, potato salad, Brazilian cheese rolls and Brazilian lemonade.  We had red velvet cake for dessert, mississippi mud the day before.  I was making all of Sean's favorites before he left.

Some cuddle time with Bridger :)

Dave Pettey was Sean's Sunday School teacher and Missionary Preparation Institute instructor.  They have become really close friends.  Dave came over to give Sean one last hug before his departure.  Dave has something waiting for Sean at the Brazil MTC.

Ricky and I took Elder Horst to the Sacramento airport.

At the ticket counter checking in his luggage.

Just before we said goodbye......

It's hard to let go....

Farewell Elder Horst, we will see you in person again, in two years.