Week 77: July 28-August 3, 2019


We welcomed new missionaries from the MTC into our mission Monday night   We met them at dinner in the mission home.  They are tired and excited and eager to serve and they have wonderful companions to train them.   The next evening at a farewell dinner we bid adieu to a great group of seasoned missionaries returning home.  We have grown to know and love them.  Sister Faulk made a salad for 30 both nights. 
New missionaries from the MTC:

Departing missionaries:

One of our learners in English class, Regina, must return to Brazil.  She will miss her friends and family in Florida and we will certainly miss her.  She desires to return to the Orlando area and hopefully that will be possible.  Although an English learner here, she teaches Portuguese in Brazil. 

Elder and Sister Faulk and Regina in English class:

Saturday we spent a fun evening with friends Michelle and Steve.  They bought a home in Tavares.  They have a vision for their “diamond in the rough ranch” and are adding finishing touches here and there to invite relaxation and reflect their lifestyle.  They have so many beautiful talents and exquisite workmanship!  We shared a terrific dinner at Jeremiah’s.  It’s becoming our go to burger place in that area of Central Florida.   

Sisters Bair, Ekenstam, Faulk, Ashcraft, and Kroeger:

Michelle and Steve:

Each Sunday as we go to church our spirits are lifted and our testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ are strengthened.  We love being apart of His work and hope we may edify others we meet.   We are grateful for the Atonement and the opportunity we have to make daily self improvements as we remember Him.  

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