He now has a couple hours to visit and say his good-bye's. Elder Telford's mother has been through this before with two other sons. It doesn't make it any easier. I'm really excited. There are other families here with their missionaries awkwardly huddled around their sons and daughters.
Busy travelers hurry past to gates further along the concourse.
The talk is generally mundane. The magnitude of his trip has finally hit Tyler. His face clouds red with unbearable emotion. Tears cascade down his face. He attempts to fling them away so he can get one last glimpse of his loved ones.