One Moment They're Here -- The Next Moment They're Gone

On Monday night we said good-by to Elder Jordan Atkinson. The plaque in his hands was given to us last year as a Christmas gift from his parents (whom we have never met). He and nine other departing missionaries enjoyed a farewell dinner of lasagna, good bread, salad and cake. The dinner was followed by a wonderful testimony meeting in the family room at the Mission Home. Then, at 4AM, the missionaries were whisked off to the airport. Within a few hours I received an email with a photo of Elder Atkinson at the Salt Lake City airport, being welcomed home by his parents. His home is in Riverton, Utah. One moment they're here -- and the next moment their gone! Reminds me of raising our four children.


During his time in the PA Philadelphia Mission, Elder Atkinson served in the following areas:

* South Philadelphia
* Valley Forge
* Pennypack
* Christiana
* Broomall
* Chester

We will miss this outstanding young man!