Andrew's Farewell Trip

 A vacation to Utah for one main purpose. To drop Andrew off at the MTC to begin his full-time mission.  We began our trip by going to Muscatine and then on to Nauvoo for a temple trip before we ever went any further.  A night at the Fillmore house and some last good-byes on Sunday morning.

Two stops along the way to see historic sites.  First on Sunday at Winter Quarters.  It was interesting and nice to just stop and walk around.  A night spent at a motel in Nebraska before heading west in the morning. 

 The next stop was Martin's Cove.  We didn't actually take the time to hike to the cove itself.  A quick tour, a few photos and off to Evanston we went.  A night spent with Brian and Kellie Welling before the last leg to Provo.  We went to the temple before picking up Erin.

Once we got her, it was on to Lehi to drop off her car and then further north to Salt Lake City.  Howard Sharp was Pat's mission president.  Pat thought it a great idea to have President Sharp stand in as he set Andrew apart as a missionary.  It was indeed a special occassion.

Then over to Midvale to see Ashley Sharp who is housing his bicycle and bedding.  It was good to meet her again and I am glad he will have the opportunity to perhaps serve in their area.  At least he knows someone a little.

Since I forgot to take a photo with Presidents Sharp and Pleshek, this will have to be the photo of Andrew and his stake president.  This was just prior to the MTC "tuck and roll."

 You can't leave your Mom without a picture.

These two had a great time together for just about a day.  More tearful good-byes and we took him to the curb-side drop off.  He's nervous and scared and homesick, but the Lord will take care of him.  Of this I am certain.