We had our missionary reunion on the Friday before General Conference. This year it will be nine hears since we returned from Germany. The numbers of those attending these reunions have been smaller in the last couple of years as many have moved away for work or education.
When we announced the reunion, there were about 40 that indicated they would come. We ordered food and I thought we should order a little more. Mom worked hard on the house and yard to get it ready and set a great table with tons of goodies.
A great group arrived and some we have not seen for several years. They brought their children who had a blast with the stuffed animals and all the toys downstairs. I was surprised at the number who came and we think there was over 90 in attendance including some little kids. Brett Lameroux was a great help in getting the word out. The picture above represents only some of those who attended.
I have never wanted to duplicate a church meeting with these reunions but next time we might have a little program, We sang a couple of German hymns and mostly had a diner and visited constantly. It was so great to see these former missionaries who have moved on in life with education and individual families. They enjoyed seeing one another again and there was a good spirit in the gathering.
Here are three former sister missionaries, Heidi Hinman-Perez (a certified landscape artist), Julie Hardy (nurse at Intermountain Health), and Shalayne Davis who will get her law degree in Richmond, VA this month. Very talented group.
When I saw this large group of former missionaries, I remembered their work and devotion. The memory of their long hours studying, finding, and teaching reminds me of the scripture in Mosiah 15, which I believe refers to our missionaries
16 And again, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those that are still publishing peace!
17 And again, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those who shall hereafter publish peace, yea, from this time henceforth and forever!
How beautiful upon the mountains are indeed the feet of our fine missionaries.
Love, Mom and Dad
2 comments:
Such great pictures of a great group of missionaries! One of these years we'll time our visits to Utah with spring conference so I can attend. It recently occurred to me that it's been 10 years since I came home. Time flies!
Kelsy, it was good to hear from you. We h a great time and everyone seemed so happy to see former companions and mission friends. Alles Gute und Alles Liebe, Praes. W.
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