From Start to Start

From Start to Start?
I guess that doesn't make much sense but if you know what I'm talking about, it does!
It is about Elder Hall.
Three weeks ago he started his mission by entering the MTC to be trained.
This week he starts working in the mission field!
Early Wednesday morning he will be getting up, getting final packing and preparation done and then he will be taken to the airport! At the airport he will board a flight to Durban. He will be met at the airport and taken to the Durban mission home/office and from there he will be dispatched to his first area.

I imagine it has been three weeks of lots of learning and adjustment.

He has never been away from home for any extended period.
He has always had family and friends close by.
Food, what to do and all the other 'everyday' things have always happened without him having to give too much thought and attention to whats next.

Now, he will be looking after himself.
He is living, full time, with his companion.
He will be exposed to and have to accommodate other traditions, cultures and standards.
Manage his own finances sticking to a budget.

It is going to be a great experience for him because he is doing something that involves full time service, full time caring for others and focusing on the work he is doing.

I can hardly wait to get his first email or letter after he has arrived and settled down in his first area.