Today as I look at some of the pictures on our blog, I am so amazed that our time is counting down so quickly.  I absolutely love the huge smiles on all of the missionaries faces--even in pouring rain.  Those are the faces that we see every day here.  They are always happy and radiant and filled with love.  They love the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; they love our Heavenly Father; they love each other; they love us; they love the people they teach and testify to; they love the wards and branches that they serve in.  Isn't that what it is all about?  To love as the Lord loveth, that is the greatest joy of all.  Love builds bridges, heals wounds, and brings others to Christ.  We love you all so much!

Andrew worn out after fun at Disneyland!  We were so happy that they came to see us, even if it was just for one night!

Happy Drew

Noah, who has gotten so tall!

Noah playing Star Wars

Amber was tired, but happy

Amber, and baby

Amber getting everything ready for the drive back home

Keeping the car nice and organized

Grown-up Jonah

The beautiful Oakland Temple

Missionaries after meeting with Elder L. Tom Perry

Visiting after receiving instruction from an apostle

Carol and Ralph when they came to visit.  It was so great having them here.

The rest of the pictures are missionaries at transfers.

It was a cold, rainy, wet day

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Elder Richins and Elder Scott DRIPPING!

Missionaries in van heading for the temple

Temple day!

Elder Hansen in the middle is our District Leader

Us and Elder and Sister Neuenschwander.  They are headed home next Wednesday.  We will be so sad to see them go.  We love them, and have had so much fun with them.

Feeding hungry missionaries