Week 55

Elder Bruce Anderson and Sister Lottie Anderson went home after 2 1/2 years in the mission.  They were the Temple Missionaries and did an amazing work in Zimbabwe.  They taught the gospel to the workers on the temple site during lunch breaks and after work and scores of people were baptized as a result.  Two of the workers named their baby boys after Bruce.  I will miss them so much. 


We had a Farewell Party for them on Friday.  We had Thai food and Diana worked her magic with the decorations.  I will miss my dear roommate so much when she leaves in 4 weeks.  






Bruce and Lottie took some of us who won't be here for the open house for a close up outside look at the temple.  I am disappointed that I won't get to see inside when it is finished. 


I have said it before but I love my job as the Mission Secretary.  I love watching the young missionaries visiting when they come to the office. 

They like to look at the Mission Board.  The pictures are in order according to Departure Date.  Those on the top row are next.  


After the next departures at the end of April, I MOVE TO THE TOP ROW!!!!


We see this scene every Sunday as we drive to church.  Many people are on the road going to get water at a bore hole or transporting wood or other items.  I am amazed each time I see this.


                                                     My happy picture of the week.  



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