This is Brad's room just 3 days before he left. Good thing he has a great mom who helped him get it all packed into his suitcases!!
This is Brad's "Last Supper" He chose In-N-Out. We had just come from getting him set apart so he truly is "Elder Kendall" here. 
Giving Grandma and Grandpa a call to say goodbye just before we left for the airport.
Checking in at the airport. Shannon is putting on a "happy" face! The girls actually did great till he hugged us all goodbye.
The rest of the girls waiting for him to get everything checked in. Rachel was really embarrassed to have a wheelchair but boy did it save her tired arms and leg. 
Some kind man took a final picture for us just before he hugged us all goodbye.
Does this look like a HAPPY missionary or what? Just minutes before he walked to security.He was wearing his glasses because he woke up Monday morning with an eye infection so wasn't able to wear his contacts for a week. But the doctor gave us some anti biotic drops and we sent him on his way.
Last pic! Wish I could have gotten a picture of him right after he left this point. He walked a few steps down the walkway, turned and gave us a humongous smile waved vigorously and walked on down towards his gate. His expression said "YES! I am finally going!!! I've waited for this my whole life!"
...and here are his sisters right after he left. It was a VERY quiet ride home except for Jenna saying "Stop crying, stop crying!" ha ha... gotta love that girl. When we were in Vernal the week before, she was swinging on the bench swing with Brad. this was the conversation...Jenna: Brad, you better not die in Africa!
Brad: Why?
Jenna: Cause you're the only brother I have!
It does seem a bit empty without him but he is so thrilled to finally be part of "God's Army" He loves it in Africa and I know he will be a great missionary! 
1 comment:
well that is about the saddest picture i have seen in a long time....i will post one of my own of dropping mary off at BYU soon.
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