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(This is the last post we will put on this mission blog and it is from Kara's Mom, not an email from Kara)
We first received a call from Hermana Bloomfield from the Atlanta Airport. She had a 3 hour lay over there, so she called while waiting. It was great to get to talk to her and realize that in just a few hours, she would be home. We worked hard to get everything ready at home, Kara had asked for a Roast, mashed potatoes, homemade rolls and pretzel jello. For dessert she wanted brownies and ice cream oh and danish pastry. We got it all ready and hung the signs and flags that we had made the night before. At 5:30pm, we headed to the airport to await her arrival around 6:00pm. We all (Dad, Mom, Travis, Mason, Olivia, Cassi and Grandma and Grandpa Nielsen) waited anxiously for her, checking the arrival board often. Finally we got word that the plan had landed, and we watched with anticipation as each person walked around the corner. Finally we spotted her. She could not have walked slower (in our minds) as she came up to us. With camera in hand, we all began hugging and crying at her return.
Last day to wear her "Missionary Badge"
Just in case Kara forgot who we were, we made a sign to hold at the airport.
The family just after Kara came off the airplane.
Proud Dad and Mom with their little missionary
Checking out Mason's braces he got while Kara was gone.
Hermana Bloomfield and "little" brother Travis
Cassi and Olivia are so excited to have Kara home.
Mom and her girl!!!!!!
All the girl's including Grandma Nielsen waiting for Kara suitcases.
Grandma and Grandpa Nielsen came from Utah to be here with us when Kara came home.
Still waiting for the bags to come off the airplane.
"Welcome Home" sign and Panama Flag that hung on the railing
Kitchen Table all decorated with Panama colors and flags for dinner.
Following dinner, we all went to the Stake Center (our church) where Kara shared some feelings and her testimony of her mission with the family and the Pres. Rawlinson (1st Counselor in the Stake Presidency. Then she was officially released as a "Full Time" Missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was a very bitter/sweet experience.
Welcome home Hermana Kara Bloomfield. We are so proud of you and appreciate your example and willingness to sacrifice and serve the Lord on an 18 month mission (Aug. 5, 2010 - Feb. 24, 2011) to Panama, Panama City. We will miss your weekly emails and the spirit it has brought into our home. We love you and welcome you home. Well done thou good and faithful servant!!!!!!!!!
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