6:30 Wednesday morning (Sept 21) Skyler called us from the airport. His group was headed to Virginia. They hadn't gotten much sleep but sounded excited for the journey. They didn't have much time so he said he would call us on his layover in Atlanta. Around 11:30 a.m. he called us from Atlanta. He had gotten a good nap on the airplane and shared an experience of where one of the sisters had shared the gospel with a passenger on the plane. They were having a very good trip. He had been elected flight leader so he was making sure everyone was getting their luggage to the right places and seated properly. All the traveling we have done as a family I'm sure prepared him for this assignment. He sounded very good and excited to get to Virginia. Paula cried a little again and I of course gave him some advice. It was nice to hear his voice. He also mentioned that he really enjoyed the MTC and would miss some of the things he experienced there.
Later that afternoon, Elder Rickson who is one of the assistants called Paula and informed her that Skyler had made it safe and was excited to have him there. He felt of his spirit and knew that they had a great missionary joining their mission. He has local ties to us here as he is the nephew of our friends John & Kris Apedaile. He is also very close friends with our neighbors son Trevor Hansen. It was a great day Wednesday and we look forward to hearing from him Monday to see where he is serving.
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