Changing of the Seniors

It is a somewhat bittersweet time at the Mission Office this week. Today is the final day for Elder and Sister Blue. They will be on the road tomorrow morning, heading back to their "civilian" life in Clearfield, Utah. We have grown to love them dearly and shall miss them very much. We have learned much from them. They are gems! We are excited for them as they soon will again be with their family.

We have a wonderful new senior couple, Phil and Lucinda Truman (hereafter Elder and Sister Truman).  They are from Las Vegas, Nevada.  They are enthusiastic, sweet, and quick learners.  We are looking forward to serving with them and getting to know them much better!  

Today was Zone Leader Council.  It is always good to see the zone leaders as they mingle and have a day of instruction.  We see them as they arrive in the morning, at lunchtime (we get to enjoy with them the delicious lunch prepared by Sister Castro), and again at the end of the day when they come into the office to pick up supplies for their zone.  They have such a glow and zest for the work of the Lord!  No, I didn't get picture of the elders.  A group picture of them all is printed in our monthly newsletter, so I know I will have that.

I must confess, I am feeling a little overwhelmed at being "in charge" of the office now.  Sister Blue did such a great job of it -- and she has trained me well, if only I can just remember everything.  (I DO have her phone number :)  I keep reminding myself that "who the Lord calls, he qualifies."  I know that includes me.