Elder Wold is set apart as a missionary and leaves for the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah

Adam said all his goodbyes to family and friends.

    

                                            Adam said his goodbyes to all his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It was hard but they are all so proud of him. He gave a wonderful talk a few weeks before leaving on his mission, and Grandpa Taylor's cousins, Bill Morgan & his wife Theresa, and Sue Morgan came to hear him speak. It was so nice to be with them! Grandpa & Grandma Wold came and so did Pai and Grandma Bethea and Uncle Scott. Aunt Julie & Uncle Jeremy, Uncle Jeff & Aunt Karen, Aunt Jamie & Uncle Devin, Uncle Mark & Aunt Cindy and all their families came as well. The Fisher, Bekker, and Jex families came as well as Will. Rex & Kaylynn Sorenson and their family came, our neighbors Laura & Charlie Bunde came, as well as Sis. Warner, Sis. Ratliff, and many others. It was a special day.

                                         

 6 days before Adam left on his mission, on July 6th, Dylan Bekker opened his mission call to the Nampa Idaho mission! It was wonderful to have these 6 good friends together, Will Bower, Ethan Fisher, Dylan Bekker, Adam, Daniel Krauser, and Adam Ratliff. These boys have been friends for a long time and this is the last picture they'll have together for a long while. (We also missed Conner Fitzgerald) The next day, July 7th, Adam was able to go with Dylan to help him as Dylan went to the temple for the first time. It was a day they will always remember.

On Sunday July 9th, we had a small open house for Adam's friends and for a few close families and family members. It was exciting to see everyone one last time.

On Tuesday, July 11th, the day before Adam left, he & his mom took his 96 year old, Great-Grandma Cooley out to brunch. It was nice to visit with her and spend a few hours with her. She is as sharp mentally as ever and loved seeing Adam right before he left. She said she was planning on being alive when he returned and even wants to live to see Adam's brother Nathan leave on his mission in 3 years! She said that if she isn't alive when Adam returns in 2 years, that she'll be with him in spirit. She is doing amazing for 96! Sure love Grandma Cooley and her positive attitude, as well as the wonderful example she is of living a Christ-like life.

Adam with his dad, Jon, and his brothers, Nathan & Ryan. All of them are priesthood holders and look dignified in their suits. Nathan talked Ryan into wearing a suit for the first time in many years.

On the night of Tuesday, July 11th, Adam Jonathan Wold was set apart as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by his stake president, President Welch. It was a night to always remember, with testimonies, thoughts, and feelings shared by each member of the Stake Presidency, as well as by each of Adam's siblings, parents, and by his Grandpa & Grandma Wold. Adam Wold was now Elder Wold, and his countenance shone as he was now an official missionary.

Adam with Grandma & Grandpa Wold

Adam with his family: Katie, Adam,

Allie, Dad, Ryan, Mom & Nathan

After Adam's setting apart, we went to Red Robin for dinner with our family, Grandma & Grandpa Wold, and with Adam's friend Jessica. It was nice to have one last dinner together before Adam leaves for 2 years.

                July 12, 2017! The big day has finally arrived! Adam was all packed and ready to go and had to leave at 4:15a.m. to be on time for his flight that left at 6:15a.m!!! It was hard to get up but all 7 of us did somehow.

Then came the time to say our goodbyes...Jamie & Devin and their girls came, as well as Miranda, and Grandma & Grandpa Wold. Everyone was emotional, especially Allie. We were all so excited for him, but sad since we'll miss him!

One last family picture, and of course Ryan shows his silly side!

One last father and son moment.

Saying goodbye to Mom and Dad.

Saying our final goodbyes was hard, but it was easier knowing he was so excited, and that Heavenly Father would protect him.  

There were 30 missionaries on his flight and there were missionaries with their families all over! It was an exciting day! Sue's visiting teacher who works in the MTC said that 900 missionaries were arriving there today!


                Adam is easy to find with being so tall!

Adam being his usual friendly self and visiting with
another missionary while waiting to go through security.

Yea! Adam made it through security!

Happy Adam! He is so ready to begin the next chapter of his life as a missionary!

His last wave before he flies to the MTC!

                                              

He arrived safely in Salt Lake City & was picked up by Sue! He had 5 hours before he had to be to the MTC, so Sue told him she'd take him wherever he wanted to go. He picked to go to Temple Square.

 

One last picture before checking into the MTC. Sue was amazing and not only picked Adam up and drove him around, and took pictures...she even let him use her cell phone to call his Mom, his Dad (who lost it in tears on the phone), and his grandmas, one in Arizona, and one in Florida, a few minutes before she dropped him off at the MTC. So grateful for Sue, and her willingness to do so much for Adam on this special day!