The sad part is that they all think they want to go home when their time here comes to an end! We are actually a bit surprised at just how attached we sometimes feel. It almost feels like we are saying goodbye to our own sons and daughters sometimes!
We had one of those moments a couple of nights ago. Two of our really choice elders finished their missions and their parents came from Utah to 'collect' them. Both had served in Nalaikh (the branch which we are assigned to) and we always consider them 'our' missionaries! Before we could let them leave we had the whole group over for dinner one night. It was really fun!
We don't have very many opportunities to become acquainted with folks from the states and we really enjoyed our visit with them! It was easy to see why these two had become such special missionaries. They have wonderful parents who raised them well in the Gospel and set a proper example for them to follow.
We actually forgot to take a picture until just as they were ready to leave, so this is them all in the hallway.
We made them promise to keep in touch. We'll have to wait and see if they do!
Next Post: Sister Caldwell rides a camel! You won't want to miss this one!
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4 comments:
That is really neat that their parents got to come over there to pick them up, I bet that was fun! Who is suppose to come there and "collect" you?
We're looking for volunteers. Anyone game?
Julie is going back to full time this year so she will have enough money to do it!....;D
Can't wait to see mom on a camel!
I am ready to jump on a plane. If I come tomorrow, will you come home with me?
We are not going to know our mother when she comes home. Planes, boats, camels, what's next?
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