Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Week 50 - 

Heidi-ho and it's home we go.  Such a bitter-sweet time as we need to leave our mission early, but the medical issue I've had since August and Bohol keeps getting worse.  The mission doctors feel it is in my best interest, and we agree, to go to the States for diagnosis/treatment.  We are leaving soon.  Once things settle down, I will complete our mission blog.

Parting thought:
"So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment."
—Thomas S. Monson, "Living the Abundant Life"






Until next time:  RWYA and KoKo!  
We love you all!


Sunday, December 28, 2014

Week 47 - 

On Sunday, Dec. 21st, the Cabao Ward came to the Annex to provide a wonderful Christmas Concert for the temple missionaries.  This has been a tradition for 19 years!  There were approximately 50 participants along with their families.  They arrived with all their equipment in a Jeepney, and two trucks, so probably 80 people total.  It was so much fun to have them perform our traditional Christmas hymns and popular songs, as well as their native ones.











We love taking pictures of the people!











It was a great evening!

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Christmas Eve was an evening hosted by the Jensens.  They furnished chili and bread and the rest was potluck:









 Santa's coming, Santa's coming...oh goody-goody!!!

 Caught in a wink!




 Santa came, then we sent him on his way to the States.

 Elder England reading his favorite Christmas story...

 Doc Morrison telling a Christmas experience...

The Three Amigos singing...


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Christmas Day we were invited to 
President & Sister Amistad's home for dinner:








Setting up:

Dinner is served:


All in all, it was an enjoyable day.  We will
remember it always!


Parting thought:

"Christmas is what we make of it. Despite all the distractions, we can see to it that Christ is at the center of our celebration. If we have not already done so, we can establish Christmas traditions for ourselves and for our families which will help us capture and keep the spirit of Christmas."
—Thomas S. Monson, "Because He Came"