Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this happen. We also had visits during the holidays from two of our former Belem missionaries (both of whom are busy Stake Presidents now) and their families.What could be better than spending time with our loved ones, albeit via the marvels of technology in most cases. The best part of all for us was the news that Bryce would be returning to the mission field and that Annie and Adit (we love him already) would be getting married in July. It will be close, in that we leave Brazil on the 1st, but we are planning to be at the Newport Beach temple with all who can make it July 3rd.
The New Year brought a touch of the flu which has been going through the mission and which I am just now getting out of my system At least Dad has been preserved and is now in the midst of the round of interviews with the missionaries. Since our last transfer we are down to 199 missionaries.
Of course, we took the time out to watch the New Years parade and the Rose Bowl, and on Saturday we were able to go to the Sao Paulo temple for a session. The peace and quiet is always so refreshing and allows for the reception of inspiration and revelation which we are so dependent upon. We will forever be grateful for the preparatory eleven months we had in the Recife Temple prior to this calling.
We look forward to the coming months and the special opportunities to encourage, teach and guide these special emissaries of our Lord at this very exciting time in the history of the world. In spite of all that is wrong in the world, the Gospel shines bright as a beacon to guide us onward and upward. We are not going to "Sleep through the Restoration" (Pres. Uchtdorf) and are so happy to be a vibrant part of it all.
Our Love and wishes for a HAPPY 2015!!! to all.
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