Monday July 11, 2016  Jackson and I went to clean the temple on a suggestion from Sister Bonnie Robinson that it was something that he should try to do before he left.  It was a great learning experience for both of us.  He was trying to get as many experiences in the temple as he could before he left. He was set apart on Monday evening so he said goodbye to his friends just before and it was awesome to see the love and support from all of them.  We will miss having them all in our home while Jackson is away, but hope to be able to support those that are staying and those that are also heading out to serve the Lord.  What a great support system these young people are to each other.

Tuesday July 12, 2016- Jackson's Last day at home.  We finished packing in the morning.  He went to the temple with Cameron Jensen to take out his Endowments, which was an awesome experience for him. And he was very grateful to Cameron for asking him to be part of his special day.
He came home and we completely REPACKED his suitcase, he said goodbye to some cousins, and aunts and Grandma and Grandpa (they came to dinner with us).  I was a bit teary.

Jackson with some of his Cousins - Kaela Small, Landen Golmon, Lily Small, Easton Golmon, Kourtney Small, and he is holding Hudson Small (had to have a picture of how big they are now compared to what they will be when he comes home)  Carson left for scout camp the day before so they said their goodbyes at 530am Monday morning- Carson was super sweet- he wrote Jackson a letter and it said not to read it until he got on the plane- but of course Jackson didn't wait and he left the letter in his room with some other things so Carson KNEW he didn't wait to read it. ;)

Jackson with Grandma and Grandpa Atwood

Jackson and Aunt Kristal 

Dinner at Texas Roadhouse on the way to the Airport "The Last Supper"  LOL

At the airport before I started crying like a baby.  Just so everyone knows- I was pretty good until he hugged me and that's when I couldn't stop myself.  I thought I was pretty tough given the situation. 

That's Jackson just going around the corner past the security and on his way for a new adventure!