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Tonight we experienced the pay off for these incredible young elders as they complete their service in the New York, New York South Mission. We were reminded last night that as new missionaries they arrive, excited, apprehensive, much quieter, ready to begin their adventure here in NY. From the moment these elders who've served together arrived at the mission home we could feel their joy. These fine young men lead one another, and fulfilled a goal of accepting a call and seeing it through for two years together. It was a celebration of all they've finished, eliminating weaknesses, discovering strengths, and all the lives they've changed and touched. Congratulations to these 17 faithful elders and to their ultra fine leaders, President and Sister Bennion who invest so much of themselves as they serve the Lord.
Spring is in full swing here. Azaleas are in full bloom in every hue. Their budding beauty in parks, and gardens all over New York is impressive. Along with missionaries we have celebrated these delicate creations that have brightened each day. It seemed fitting, a breathtaking day, a last delicious dinner, memorable meeting and one last slumber party together at the mission home!
Elders Duce, Karchner and Drainey are all planning to attend BYU Idaho in September!
Several more plan to join them from this table too...such great guys, everyone.
Elder Duce was so happy to reunite with his parents who traveled from Seattle to take him home.
Elder Kartchner welcomed his family from Utah too. It was his 22nd birthday!
Tonight we experienced the pay off for these incredible young elders as they complete their service in the New York, New York South Mission. We were reminded last night that as new missionaries they arrive, excited, apprehensive, much quieter, ready to begin their adventure here in NY. From the moment these elders who've served together arrived at the mission home we could feel their joy. These fine young men lead one another, and fulfilled a goal of accepting a call and seeing it through for two years together. It was a celebration of all they've finished, eliminating weaknesses, discovering strengths, and all the lives they've changed and touched. Congratulations to these 17 faithful elders and to their ultra fine leaders, President and Sister Bennion who invest so much of themselves as they serve the Lord.
Spring is in full swing here. Azaleas are in full bloom in every hue. Their budding beauty in parks, and gardens all over New York is impressive. Along with missionaries we have celebrated these delicate creations that have brightened each day. It seemed fitting, a breathtaking day, a last delicious dinner, memorable meeting and one last slumber party together at the mission home!
Elders Duce, Karchner and Drainey are all planning to attend BYU Idaho in September!
Several more plan to join them from this table too...such great guys, everyone.
Elder Duce was so happy to reunite with his parents who traveled from Seattle to take him home.
Elder Kartchner welcomed his family from Utah too. It was his 22nd birthday!
President and Sister Bennion presented each elder with their, "wedding gift!" They were instructed not to open it, (a book), until after they were released or ready to be married, their choice. For most that will probably be their next big step and we thought it was a most thoughtful gift.
Testimonies and gratitude were expressed, a perfect way to end the best two years of their lives. As the next door opens for these young men, we can only foresee the best.
They will continue to touch and brighten lives.
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