Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007

Christian departed from the SLC airport for Sao Paulo via Dallas. There were about a dozen or so missionaries going to various MTC's around the world. About half of these were going to Brazil. We were the first missionary to check in for that flight and the agent offered an upgrade to first class for the flight to Dallas. His parents decided that would be a good birthday/going away present (birthday Nov. 10). Some other missionary wanted the upgrade but it wasn't available later. We subsequently find out that because of this he now has been given the nickname "Elder First Class" by his district. Following are pictures of the departure.