Moments to remember

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 Missionary memories

We love spending time helping the missionaries as they work hard each day and week.

   Feeding the missionaries has been a fun way for us to give back to all of the faithful members that have fed our boys as they have served around the world.  Thank you to each of you that loved and cared for our sons in Argentina and the Dominican Republic.

   Elder Thacker and I recognize that boys and men appreciate life when their stomachs are full.  Here in Sierra Leone, food can be slim picking and not many choices for the elders.  They also have to prepare all of their meals.  Some have to learn quickly how to cook to survive. :)  Senior Couples have a few more perks than the Jr. missionaries so we choose to feed them often.  It is so fun to see their faces light up with a variety of food and also foods they haven't been able to eat since they left home.  I do always feel badly that I do not know how to cook other country's foods as we have missionaries from all around the world.

  Here are just some pictures of missionaries and the interactions with them.

 



Italian Subs and french fries.
This companionship had matching Tongan attire made for our first ever Area Conference.
The outfit I chose for the day was a surprising match as well.  Here is our "Tongan" strong symbol.


Last day for Elder Ramos in Kono.  Transfers always keep things interesting and fun.

Last day with Elder Rodriguez.  We call him Rody...it's a joy to serve with Rody.

We got to meet a friend from the states, Elder Hill.


Sunday dinner burrito style and cold lemonade.

They were filled this night.

Being apart of the baptisms is such a blessing to be apart of.













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