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| What a wonderful couple. We all look forward to getting to know them better. We can tell they will serve with love. |
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| The sisters planned a fun activity where they had the Camerons come to each display and bore their testimonies to both show who they were and how the display could be used to teach. Then they gathered at the Christus and sang Come Unto Christ for them. It was beautiful. |
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| The Camerons spoke to us and they seem very calm and comfortable in this new calling. |
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| The whole group. |
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| Brianne Gordon came back for a visit. It's great to see missionaries as they adjust to the after mission life. Nice to meet her parents too. Her dad is in the background. We enjoyed our short time with Sister Gordon. She loved us and helped us feel a part of the mission. |
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| We had a great visit with Don and Sandra (my sister) We went to the Landmark for dinner and then played games until midnight! We had the best visit ever with no distractions. They stayed the night and we went to breakfast in the morning then drove by the Gilbert Temple. We couldn't get out and take pictures, special visitors were there. They spend the winter in Yuma. Maybe we will get to see them again while we are here? Best sister and brother ever!!! |
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| Elsa Zweifel and her daughter Kristen met up with us after a temple session. It was great to catch up on the families. Many shared memories with these two. Elsa and Dale were in our ward and we interacted in many great ways. Loved the girls and watched them grow up. Kristen was here on business, she works for Miche purses, and brought her Mom for fun! Great getaway for both. |
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| Jeff and Nancy Livingston came down for their winter stay in Arizona. It was so good to see them and they have really been an asset to the center. They put on their badges and filled in to help out our new Director and his wife get settled. It was like they never left their mission here. I guess one always remembers those good times. They are natural finders as Jeff can visit with anyone and does! What missionaries! These two are special to us because they helped us get on our mission and helped us get to this mission. When Jeff called us is when we seriously got working on our papers. Thanks! Very sunny day, thus the glare on the glasses, sorry. |
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| Pete and Shannon came down for a family ordination. They met us for lunch at Rosa's. Pete's mom and step-father came too and we had a great time. His mom gave us some homemade bread. Sweet people. Pete was a counselor to Richard and we have grown to love this couple and their family. Our favorite activity together is going to Sonora Grill, and/or playing games. They are great examples of loving others while serving them. So great to see them again and get those hugs! |
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| Pat Dagley stopped by after a temple session. Her and Keith spend the winter here too. Keith works with his art most days but we plan to get together. Pat was my Relief Society President during some hard times in my family and I grew to love her so much for her support and her leadership. She taught me how to serve by her example. Keith was our home teacher for years and we always loved him coming to our home. It will be fun to get together. |
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| Farewell to Beckstrands part one. A wonderful breakfast was hosted by our Mission President, President Jenkins and his wife. Sister Andrus and I brought the fruit. The oranges are from our trees at the condo. |
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| The Elders in leadership were invited too, lucky! |
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| This looks like a serious discussion? |
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| Elder and Sister Beckstrand, bitter/sweet, as they prepare for their next adventure. |
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| The sisters sang to the Beckstrands. |
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| Part two of the Beckstrand farewell. The Sisters did skits which were hilarious. The Beckstrands felt like they were being roasted. Pictures really can't capture the skits but here are a few for us to remember. |
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| Such great sports! Still smiling! |
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| The pencil sharpening routine, so funny! |
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| The birthday Sisters Tingey, Weedman and Brown. |
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| Sister Beckstrand made this quilt of all our signatures on it. We signed our names for her pattern and she stitched them. It will be a special memory for her. |
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| Elder Beckstrand sang his chicken song. They wanted to make us laugh instead of cry. We did laugh and we did cry! He wanted to prove he was a hayseed like he always said he was. |
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| The football was signed by all as he was the coach! |
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| An apron with signatures seemed appropriate. It is hard to imagine the Visitors' Center without these two wonderful people whom we have grown to love. Their service was above and beyond. What an example they have been to all of us! We ask ourselves, who will fix everything, sharpen pencils, sew, cook, organize, plan, lead, train, play the piano & organ organize choirs, sing, teach, share their life experiences with us, ETC ETC ETC ETC??? |
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| Starting with food is always a good plan with missionaries! |
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| Our table, with Hermanas, Longshore, Mayorca, Coy and Hourrutiner, lovely ladies! |
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| It was a beautiful day to play outside, about 70 degrees. Hard to believe it was Jan 1st! Hermana Valladares waiting for her turn. |
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| The winners, Hermanas Luna and Longshore. |
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| Sisters Rios and Finau soaking up the sunshine and playing kickball. |
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| Sister Hamstead and Taumarawa won some cash$$ |
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| Sister Finau and Sister Brownell teamwork! Love the outfits & glasses. |
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| Sister Brown the movie start made it to first base. Rather hard with a beach ball. |
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| Sister Weedman making her throw. |
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| Sister Smith taking aim. |
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| Sister Carmack and friends playing volleyball tied together for difficulty and laughs. |
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| Human foosball Hermanas Jeppson, Garcia, Coy, Hourrutiner and Duffin, get that ball! |
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| Hermanas DeMille and Orr up front to score! |
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| Our newest missionary Sister Tingey (Blond) from Brigham. Her companion Sister Avanesjan blocking out the sun, fighting over chairs. |
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| I tried for the jumping picture, a little late but still funny. We have Hermanas Hourrutiner, Duffin, Garcia, and Coy and friends. |
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| More volleyball with Hermana Leon, Luna, Longshore and Mayorca |
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| A wave from Hermanas Leon and Luna during the break in the action |
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| Hermanas Weber and Valladares discussing their strategy |
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| Sisters Taumarawa, Hamstead, Avanesjan and Tingey Needless to say, fun was had by all! Even the photographer! |
