February 1, 2012
The Big Day finally arrived! A GIANT "thank you" to Haley's wonderful friends who stayed late to help her pack! She would never have made it otherwise. They even weighed her luggage to make sure she wasn't over the limit!
As we drove down to Provo, we talked about our favorite memories of Haley...Sophie talked about food fights, Dad talked about the stories he told when Haley and Allysa were little and the wrestling games they played, Daniel talked about the many movies they went to see together, Jenna talked about shopping, bribery and the hike the two of them took in Park City, Allysa and I
When we got to Provo, we stopped at California Pizza Kitchen for Haley's "Last Supper". We laughed, we ate, we shared our food...and come to think of it - we took a family picture. Where on earth did it go?
Anyway, we got to the Missionary Training Center, parked up by the Provo Temple and said our goodbyes. Lots of hugs, lots of tears, lots of joy, then we drove in to the MTC. She got out of the car. Two elders were there to carry her luggage and off she went with a big, beautiful smile on her face and talking to the elders as if they were already friends.
I learned something about Haley that day. She has every bit as much sunshine in her as does Allysa. She reached out to people and does her best to brighten their day. I am so proud of her.
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| Karissa, Marie, Haley, & Stacie at her setting apart. Kenzie and Carly came over a little later |
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| "Sisters, sisters. There were never such devoted sisters..." |
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| Group Hug |
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| Mom is so proud of Haley. |
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| So is Dad |
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| "What the heck am I supposed to do about these girls?" |
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| "Oh, all right. Another group hug..." |
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