President Brubaker and I have decided that saying good-bye to our missionaries is the hardest thing we have to do! Seven missionaries came to the mission office to have their last interview with President Brubaker. Sister Pankratz had made a delicious lunch for all of us!
Elder Brockbank, Elder Mueller, and Elder Osmond showed me their beautiful plates that they will take home as a special reminder of their service as full-time missionaries.
After interviews, the missionaries arrived at the mission home. Everything was ready for a memorable evening together.
A request was made that we have the same meal the missionaries received when they first came to the mission.
Mexican Avocado Condiment Soup!
Chocolate fondue for dessert!
We were able to share with each other those things that are closest to our hearts.
A time to ponder and reflect...
Elder Brockbank and Elder Mueller took a restful moment to enjoy a 50 year old collection of books in the mission home.
The mission home was filled with beautiful Christmas hymns.
Looking through books of past missionaries.
Morning came quickly, and we all took the train to the airport!
Do we really have to go?
Elder Favero was relieved that he was able to stay for a few weeks longer.
He and Elder Cundick caught the train back to Heerleen.
l-r Elder vanDoesburg, Elder Brockbank, Elder Osmond,
Elder Bair, Elder Mueller, and Elder Alexander
Elder Jones and Elder Benson are going to miss Elder Alexander in the office!
Elder Jones was trained by the best!
President Brubaker wonders how our mission will survive without
these amazing missionaries!
Elder van Doesburg has had the privilege of serving in his own beloved country of Holland, and learned to love the adjoining country of Belgium, as he served most of his mission in Belgium! President Brubaker was pleased that Elder van Doesburg won't be too far to be a joint teach for his fellow missionaries!
Don't forget us...remember Love is the Key!
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