Thursday, August 4, 2016

Missionaries on the Move!

We always hate to see the missionaries in our home ward of "Lapa" leave.  These are the ones we have a chance to know really well and the ones we can have over to dinner on a fairly regular basis

Porto Mission is losing a big group of valiant missionaries

This is our latest 'batch' leaving the Lisbon Mission.  As we counsel these Elders and Sisters about their future goals and helping them to make commitments about continuing to practice habits that will ensure their spiritual growth and strengthen testimonies... we are beginning to realize that the time is soon approaching when WE will be the missionaries leaving for home. We know we will have to make an effort to keep the Spirit strong in our lives and to move forward, not fall back into old habits and routines.  We feel our mission has changed us for the better and we would hate to step backwards when we return home.
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1 comment:

Mindy and Marty said...

i love this . i love the book you and dad created for them to take home. how amazing that is. these missionaries are so blessed to have YOU two as their departing words of advise and encouragement. i bet it will make a huge difference.!! so cool. we should have a class with all kids at a family party and you can teach US how to stay spiritual . you can give us copies of your book:)