The MTC has changed the way they do things. When Bryce left on his mission all the families gathered inside, watched a movie together, were encouraged to quickly say their goodbyes and then the missionaries went out one door and the families went out the other.
Now, for whatever the reason, families do not come inside at all. You drop them off curb-side. Mom was expecting to drive up, have Collin hop out, and then drive away.
Because of this, they (Mom, Collin, Brianna & Ryan, Joanna, Lauren & Megan) met up at a parking lot close to the MTC to say their farewells, without being rushed. Then instead of dropping him at the drive-thru, they all walked down the hill together and watched him walk into the MTC.
These pictures were taken somewhere in the middle of all of that...
Farewell Elder Durham. You'll be in our prayers.
Have fun Collin The kids will be writing so be expecting those letters LOL We are proud of you, and Argentina will be a great experience
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