Tuesday morning Carrie flew out of the St. George airport headed for Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she will enter the MTC for 2 months before going on to her mission in Goiania, Brazil. We spent the week before she left just hanging out and spending time together. Leslee, Olivia and I drove down to St. George for a few days last week to hang out. Leslee & I made her a farewell dinner of Manicotti with garlic bread and salad. We felt pretty accomplished in this since neither Leslee nor I cook very often, and Manicotti is a major undertaking.

Carrie, Me, Beezy, & Leslee

I drove home sans Leslee on Friday to spend the rest of the weekend with my hubby & go to a reunion. Then Sunday morning we got up bright and early (5:30 am!) to drive down to St. George again. Carrie’s farewell started at 11:00 & Wyatt didn’t want to be late! We took Wade & his girlfriend with us.

Katie, Wade, Carrie & Wyatt

Carrie’s farewell was great. I think she will be an excellent missionary. Afterward there was a luncheon at the park for her where we could all say our good-byes.

I will miss Carrie soooo sooo much! But I know that she will have so many blessings for her willingness to serve, and for that, I’m really excited.

Good Luck Care-Bear! I LOVE YOU!!

Carrie & Me