Chase flew out of the Seattle-Tacoma Airport this morning at 7:05 am. Chase and his companion will arrive in Atlanta at approximately 2:59pm EST, where they will meet four other missionaries who are also on their way to South Africa. They will be leaving Atlanta at 7:10pm.
Email sent from Chase's Mom:
"He [Chase] received a beautiful blessing from President Sanelli last night. Chase and President Sanelli have been home teaching companions for 6 years so it was very fitting to have him set him apart. He blessed Chase with safety and told him that he will learn much in the next two years. There is a specific work for him to do on his mission. I was able to pin his tag on him and what a experience that was!
Email sent from Chase's Mom:
"He [Chase] received a beautiful blessing from President Sanelli last night. Chase and President Sanelli have been home teaching companions for 6 years so it was very fitting to have him set him apart. He blessed Chase with safety and told him that he will learn much in the next two years. There is a specific work for him to do on his mission. I was able to pin his tag on him and what a experience that was!
While we were at the airport this morning waiting for Chase to get his bag checked, a man came up and introduced himself as Bishop Anderson and asked "Where is your son going on his mission?" I told him, and he asked if it would be okay with me and Elder Nielsen if he escorted him to his gate. He is the Bishop in the Port Angeles area and flies every week to MN for work. Whenever he sees missionaries leaving he likes to help them along so he walked with Elder Nielsen to his gate. Tender Mercies!!"
Here are some pictures of the airport goodbyes:
Chase should be arriving in South Africa at 4:45 pm on September 8th. He reports to the MTC on September 9th down in Johannesburg. South Africa is 8 hours ahead of MST.
We can't wait for our first letter!
