A mission farewell

I don't even remember the last mission farewell I attended. I'm too old to have friends leaving on missions! But I have this employee...well, old employee. He used to work for me before I got a new job. He is a great employee. He is older than most who are leaving on missions these days. He's had a few struggles which have delayed this process a bit for him. But he made it. He has shown me a fabulous example of what it means to be diligent and faithful! He's going to be a great missionary and I am so proud of him. I'm thankful he invited me to his farewell and I'm thankful I was able to attend.