Smiling through tears 'til we're back together in 2 years

The long goodbye... 

 Cole had the last get together with high school friends at our home on Thursday and enjoyed seeing  neighbors, ward family and friends at our open house on Saturday night. 

Sunday July 19th, 2015   Farewell Talk

Grandparents, Aunt, Uncle and cousin, cars loaded of dear friends from Massachusetts, high school buddies and ward family listened to Cole's farewell talk on Sunday.

A lot of love and support for our son as he is about to "Exit" his life as he knows it!

So special that these friends dressed up and showed support on this special day for Cole.

 Our Family then drove to the Concord Stake Center so that President Anderson and Cole's father could give Cole a priesthood blessing and set him apart as a Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, assigned to serve in the Mozambique, Maputo Mission.

Before being set apart as a Missionary, one goofy and one good shot with the sibs!

Monday July 20, 2015 Manchester Airport

 Before he leaves for Utah, one more goofy and good photo!

The last hug :(

Smiling through the tears, until we're back together in two years.