Saying Goodbye at the Airport is Rough!

Kelsey spent a couple months at home once finals were over December 15.  We took our time shopping, preparing, attending the temple, and enjoying time with family.  The last two weeks were crunch time, though, with all the last minute craziness and packing! 
Kelsey was set apart as a missionary on Monday, February 13, 2017.  President Rytting came to our home to do it.  It was a beautiful blessing and we all had an opportunity to give Kelsey advice and bear testimony.  The Spirit was there in abundance.  The tears flowed so freely that night!

Finally February 14th arrived!  (They gave this mama an easy date to remember, but also a very sad Valentine's Day.)  After a sleepless night, we left home for the airport at 6:30 am.  The flight was scheduled for 9:55, and she had to be there 3 hours early.  We had to say goodbye before she went on through security on her own.  We stayed and watched her until we could no longer see her head above the crowd.  She was off on her adventure and so ready to get out there and serve!  (Once she was gone, we all broke down and bawled, of course!)