After 4 long months the day finally arrived that Hannah Pasley became Sister Hannah Pasley. On Sunday we had a beautiful farewell sacrament. Hannah gave a great talk and then, somehow, stayed together enough to sing a very moving rendition of "I Know That My Redeemer Lives". Not a dry eye in the house.
We then had a get together with around 70 of Hannah's closest friends and relations at the house. It was great for Hannah to see all those that have had an influence in her life.
The next night Hannah was set apart as a missionary and the next day we drove to Salt Lake (through a horrendous snow storm) for one last visit with family before heading to the MTC.
The next morning we got up, got ready had a last father's blessing, then said goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa Roach before heading to Provo. We picked up big sister Emma at BYU, had lunch and then headed for the Provo temple for our final goodbyes. Just like her big sister Hannah refused individual goodbyes just a big family hug before heading to the MTC.
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| The whole crew |
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| With big sister Emma the return missionary. What a great example! |
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| With little sister Bekah. |
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| With little Brother Ben |
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| With little Joe Joe |
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| One last "celelstial selfie" with our family |
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After our good byes we all piled into the car and made our way to the MTC for the final drop off. The same smiling faces greeted us there as greeted us 23 months earlier when we dropped off Emma. Out popped Hannah who gave a last hug to Mom and Dad and she was off. We are so excited for her adventure as she serves the people of Redlands California. God be with you till we meet again Sister Pasley. We love you!
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