On Wednesday, April 18th the Hirst family pulled up to the curb at the Missionary Training Center where there were plenty of young missionary men waiting to assist the new arrivals.  Erika got out of the van, her luggage was taken by some the the men and off she went.  (After one last hug for her Dad.)  Then she disappeared into a sea of Sisters and Elders.  And that was that.  It's hard to share someone so delightful and full of love!!!