We parked at the Provo Temple and took some last pictures of all of us together. We weren't the only ones who had that idea. The temple grounds were filled with missionaries and their families! After we did that we all piled in the car. All 6 of us in a Toyota Camry...lets just say we were all glad we only had to drive a couple blocks!
Missionaries lined the sidewalks as we pulled in, wearing badges that said HOST. From the time we stopped the car, all got out, and said our goodbyes was about 90 seconds. We laughed when they asked Brett if he had his phone or car keys. Really? Do missionaries really try to bring their cell phones?!? Apparently.
Brett wouldn't even look Mom in the eye as he told her goodbye. I think it was a little harder to go than he thought it would be! There were very few tears shed because of how fast it all happened. I also think it had to do with the fact that we were surrounded by the happy smiling faces of the missionaries! Instead of being surrounded by sobbing families, there was a lot of laughter and hugs.
As we drove away I decided that this setup was WAY better than the drawn out goodbye we used to do. I don't know if everyone agrees with me, but I liked it a lot better this way. Short & sweet.
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