Week 1: BJ leaves for Utah

This morning Byron and I dropped Elder Byron Joseph Smith Elton off at the Santa Barbara airport. We are "happy-sad", but he is ready and anxious to start the work.  It is such a happy-sad time for us.  We are so excited for him but we will miss him dearly.

BJ and his eternal companions Cuddles and Blankie

Saying goodbye

I'm going to miss being able to physically touch him.

Byron and BJ have something in common.  Both missionaries in Mexico.

                                                        

Erin picked up BJ at the Salt Lake airport and dropped him off at the MTC after a "last meal"