#18 Jan Week 2—Hellos! Goodbyes & Hellos!

Transfer week is definitely a highlight in the mission. The excitement and joy of transfers is always fun to see. Missionaries are seeing and hugging old companions and friends; and exchanging luggage, car keys and phones with their new ones. Then they get in their cars and go back to work— teaching, planning, finding, studying.

Elder Kennan always says this is what Heaven must look like. I have to agree!

A tradition recently started is a ‘tunnel of thanks’. Missionaries line up and give high-fives to departing missionaries. I love this so much!🥰

The departing missionaries gather and write their advice/testimonies to incoming missionaries. Elder Kennan was asked to give a spiritual thought at the beginning of this time of reflection and writing.

We have to get one last photo before they leave😥 Glad for their parents—they take a piece of our hearts home with them.

With goodbyes said, now we say Hello to the new missionaries coming in. President and Sister Quinn welcomed us to their home and provided Mr. Pickle sandwiches and eclairs for dessert. The office couples & the Wilsons provided salads.

The next day was training for the newbies, getting their companions, and finding out where they will be serving. But first— a breakfast of biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fruit, yoghurt, and juice— provided by the mission and prepared by “The Cooks of Mormon” (the office missionaries & the Wilsons. Sister Nate bought us these cute aprons.)

Sisters Chapell & Jones needed help getting a new windshield. We were happy to help. It was a great ending to a busy day. The Junior missionaries put in long days. We, on the other hand are ready for bed early in the evening.

The 2nd week in January was a blessing to us! We are grateful to be here!