Good-Byes Begin

BonVoyage cakes don't usually accompany our monthly coffee and donuts at church. However, since last Sunday was Aaron's concluding monthly social, Mike and I offered to make sure that Aaron's church family knew this would be a good time for them to say their "Good-byes." So as we went about organizing it, one of the church ladies offered to bring in a cake. Before services, we invited everyone to be sure and stay afterwards to wish him well.

Aaron has been a member at St. Mary's Catholic Church since he was 2 years old. He's been a server/acolyte, choir member, parish council youth representative, a soup kitchen volunteer, and soup kitchen fundraiser committee member. Yep, he gets around! 

While Aaron has a number of small groups he considers family, the community at St. Mary's is definitely one of the largest and most special groups. They have watched him grow and are excited about his adventure. So many of them donated to his trip that it is difficult to image it coming to fruition without their help. 

We had a good time with our friends and family! We thanked them while they wished Aaron safe and blessed travels.