What an emotional week it was for us. Wednesday evening, we said goodbyes to 9 outstanding missionaries who have completed an honorable mission. (Elders Alcoy, Hanks, Hope, Jaramillo, Pangan, and Pasco; Sisters Bondad, Lamboson, and Serrano). We had a Career Workshop for them all day, they all got final interviews with the president, then enjoyed a farewell dinner (President Carlos cooked his famous Rudiyaki Chicken), then had an emotional testimony meeting before we put them on the bus to Manila. We love them and wish them the best as they move on to a new season of life.
The next morning, we got up at 4:00 AM to prepare for the new missionaries arriving from the MTC. 11 wonderful, energetic, excited, tired, anxious, and hungry-- sisters and elders joined us. After arriving at the Mission Home at 6:00 a.m., we fed them (President Carlos made his famous Breakfast Rice, and Sister Carlos made her now famous Cinnamon Rolls) They all got their initial interviews, then given orientation by the Assistants and the Office Staff.
Following that, we moved to the chapel next door and held our transfer meeting. 44 companionships changed including some changes in mission leadership. Announced were: New Assistant to the President (Elder Bayless); New Zone Leaders (Elders Balaich, Bates, Cabanacan, and Jenkins.) Elder Murphy, the previous Assistant, also took one of the Zone Leader spots for his final 2 cycles; New District Leaders (Elders Geddes, Hale, Mataipule and Nielsen). After the transfer meeting, a bunch of elders and sisters found themselves at the Mission Home with plenty of leftovers from dinner and breakfast. Pictured are the four-some of Elders Ward, Hale, Farley, and Riner.
Hey President and Sister Carlos,
ReplyDeleteThis is Dallin Hope. I just wanted to thank you for how well you took care of us those last couple of hours that we were there in the mission. I made it home safe and I hope that the others did as well. I never thought that it would be such an adjustment to come home, but it is. haha My mom said that she would really like to have your famous cinnamon roll recipe, if that would be alright. Thanks again for everything and I pray that the mission will move forward and that the Lord will bless you in your work.
Elder Farley definitely needs to be fed as often as possible. Skinny as a rail!
ReplyDelete-Elder Farley's Older, and Heavier, Brother
Elder Hope,
ReplyDeleteGet me your email address and I will send your mom the recipe. We loved spending your last day with you. You have a wonderful spirit and I know that you were one of our hardest working, most humble missionaries. Remember that you've just spent 2 years in boot camp. Now is your real mission and you are the mission president. My email is: brendarcarlos@gmail.com
Sis. Carlos,
ReplyDeleteOur son Ryan was just called to this mission. We were so excited to find out that my sister knows you and has told us what wonderful people you are. Thanks for having this blog- we have all enjoyed your thoughts and the pictures. I was very worried, but after hearing from Annalee and reading your stories, I know that Ryan will be in great hands. He is very excited and looking forward to being there! Thank you for choosing to live the life you lead, what a great example! Michelle Elgan
Yeah My cousin, Ryan Elgan was called to your mission. Man this will be so good for him. Now he gets to meet the couple that I know and love. Be sure to teach some of your wonderful recipes. You are going to love him, he is a great person and will be such a good missionary.
ReplyDeleteBryan Ward