After two long years, the Heslop's all gathered (minus Brian who we missed terribly due to some more schooling) Friday night at SLC Airport to pick up Nic from Thailand! It was so exciting waiting and watching at the terminal to see who could spot him first. There were a few other missionaries coming home as well which made for a whole lot of anticipation in the air. Another family who already saw their missionary, gave us this sign to use for little Annie, Hazel, and Stew who Nic had never met.
Luckily everyone made it in time because his flight was about 20 minutes earlier than we had expected. But, there he is!
I think he was so overcome with emotions that he grabbed the first person he could, which happened to be Lily, and gave her a giant hug. It was really sweet because, even though Lily is incredibly shy around Nic right now, I know that she missed him. She was only about 18 months when he left but she loved him and he was the greatest uncle to her. During the two years she would pray for him at night and I am so excited for them to get to know each other again. AND Stewart, it will be so fun to see Stew have another uncle around to play with.
We are so glad that Elder Heslop made it home safely and I know that Paul is excited to have another brother around to play basketball with, boss around at the warehouse, and just hang out with.
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