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Kenin flew home for Alex's farewell weekend. Ron, Sandy and Jonne drove up; Sarah, Bob, Joe, Amy & Glenn plus kids and my dear friend Jean Zemba all came for Alex's goodbye celebration. It was a full house but we had so much fun. On Saturday night we had an open house at the Murray home to celebrate Alex's high school graduation, Eagle Scout Award, Graduation, and Mission. So many friends were there, along with good food and conversation.
On Sunday Alex did a great job speaking in church and immediately afterward Kenin left to drive to Tucson. We loaded his car with apartment furnishings, and it was totally full. Kenin's family left on Monday and they took Alex's packed MTC suitcases with them. On Monday night we went to President Petersen's home and he set Alex apart as a Missionary. We were grateful to have good friends there to stand in for Kenin and family. It is hard to be away from family, but it makes you so grateful to have dear friends to support you.
Alex and I flew to SLC on Tuesday to meet Cooper, visit Utah family and to get him to the MTC on Wednesday. We had a nice Page family get together on Tuesday night, and continued the family tradition of having lunch at Cafe Rio before going to the MTC. Matt, Jolynn, Sydney, Cooper, Chris, Lisa all drove with us to Provo where we met Erica in the parking lot to say good bye. After taking the customary photo's at the "Welcome to the MTC" sign we said good bye to Alex and off he went. Of course I fell apart in the car; it is so hard to say good bye for two years!
After spending a few days with my Utah kids and the cutest Grandchildren ever, I flew home to Molly and Jeff. It is so weird going from having five family members at home to having only three in just a few days.
