Sending out a missionary

We sent out our first missionary on the 23rd of april. What a great experience! Dustin gave his farewell talk in sacrament on Sunday the 20th. The WHOLE family on both the Tanner and Memmott sides of the family were there except uncle Dan whose plane was grounded because of snow. What a fantastic site to see everyone together to show support for Elder Tanner. We love everyone for making such a huge effort to be there!(Even through the blizzards and family pictures) Cassin and Dustin both spoke that day and did a great job. It was nice to just spend time with family and friends. Dustin was set apart as a missionary sunday night by President Evanson. That was a special experience to witness.
Dustin told me "NO Tears Mom. We've said goodbye before." I think that helped in letting him go out the door marked MISSIONARIES. I held up my end and only cried a little when I left the building to walk to the car. Jeff was doing his happy dance. I haven't seen a prouder Father. What a great feeling it is to have a son serving the Lord and doing what is right. Now we wait on pins and needles to find out how life in the MTC is going. We will keep you all posted as we hear from him. Anyone who would like to write to Dustin in the MTC the address is :Elder Dustin Jeffrey Tanner, MTC mailbox #150, NY-NYCN 0513, 2005 N. 900 E., Provo, Utah 84604-1793