With only four weeks from the time Maren got her call (later changed to five weeks) to the time she had to report, there was a lot to do to get ready. Shopping for clothes was probably her least favorite part because she hates shopping and especially when it's hard to know what to buy. The climate is both hotter and colder than Idaho, so there's quite a variation in temperature throughout the year. We got it finished, though, and had her suitcases packed and ready to go.
We had a wonderful time at the Twin Falls temple, where Maren received her endowment since the Idaho Falls temple is closed for renovations.
On a less spiritual note, the one thing Maren was determined to do before leaving was to go to the theater and watch Pride and Prejudice and Zombies with Emma and me. Crazy? Yes, but it was fun. Sort of gruesome and dumb, but fun. We talked Sarah Hibbert into going with us, and the three girls absolutely loved the show.
Finally, time was up and it was time for her farewell. Maren gave the best farewell talk I have ever heard! Seriously! OK, I might be just a little bit biased, but she was phenomenal.
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| Eliza and Lydia Kener, Jessica and Julianne Nielson |
The Princeton young women sang a beautiful musical number, and they sang the final chorus in Russian, which was very touching. We had a wonderful brunch at our house after the meeting and got to visit with friends and family.
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| Lauren Holmstead, Kyleigh Hatch, Hannah Whitney |
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| Michelle and Sarah Winder |
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| Grandparents, Jack and Benita Nielson |
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| The Symons family |
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| Proud sister |
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| Samee Barney Beck, Sally, and Becky |
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