Myrna: Dad would really like to fly out for the special day (so would I but it is more important the the priesthood bearer be there). I tried to find a ticket that was reasonable. I failed. Is there a place to go to figure it out last minute, like this?
Todd: Southwest has flights that are $188 each way. There is a web-only flight leaving SLC at 8:50 Saturday morning and then a return flight on Wednesday, December 30 for $188 that arrives back in SLC at 11:30 am on that Wednesday. That is the best I have found.
Myrna: We will be there with bells on. We are proud and happy that you were chosen to be the Bishop of your ward. It is quite an honor and, you are right, they really don't give you much time to get your family there. But that is how it goes. If everyone knew in advance, then it would not be good for those living in the ward. I am just surprised that now they let the ward know that a change is going to be made. I am just grateful that we had family that would donate frequent-flier miles so that we could come. We will see you soon. I am emailing our flight information.
Todd: Thanks Mom. It was good to have you here.