On Sunday, July 28, 2013, Bruce and I were asked to speak in Sacrament Meeting in the Wilmington 2nd Ward and give a report of our mission. It was an assignment we looked forward to, and yet struggled with. How could we possibly convey all the feelings, testimony, miracles, blessings, opportunities, love, heartache, triumph, dismay, emotion, joy and gratitude that we had experienced over the past three years. How do we even begin to explain the love we have for the missionaries who served with us? How do we share the knowledge we've received that our Father in Heaven, His Son and the millions of angels are watching over us and protecting us and guiding us every single day of our lives? Our words were certainly inadequate, but once again the spirit carried our testimonies to the hearts of those who were willing to receive them. One of the great joys of the weekend was that many from our mission came to share the day with us. They all joined together to sing "Up! Awake! Ye Defenders of Zion!" Which was all we needed to bring immediate tears to our eyes. How will we ever repay our Father for the blessing of serving in the Utah Salt Lake City Mission. There is no way to even begin. But we joy in the love of those who served with us, and those who stayed behind to support us in so many, many ways.
Caitlin Justiniano and Loni Kay
Sister Anderson and Sister Bliss
Sister Stoner - now Brockman with Chris and Elle
Katie and James
Elder Henninger and Elder Mowatt
Elder and Sister Linder and Elder Herbert
The Brockmans and Sister Williams
Pam and Kevin Holderness, my best big brother ever
and the couple that has been hanging with us
since day one of our lives together.
Scott and Holly Jackson - which is who Sister Bliss really is now.
Sister Anderson and Elder Jorgensen - who always will be just that.
Elder and Sister Wightman - Austin and Kristin
JD and Jamie, who took such good care of our house for three years.
THANK YOU!!!
Jim Slaugh and Bruce. The Dynamic Duo.
President and Sister Winn. Back home again.
PS - Can I just say I LOVE my kitchen!!
With Carlos and Patricia Dominguez. Well. Almost.
Charlie's Angels. Adorable! Trouble!!
Elder Linder. Probably working on mission finances.
Caitlin and Nancy
What a wonderful group of friends we have!
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