Here Come The Breese's

When we heard that we needed to recruit senior couples for our mission we immediately thought of Sid and Gloria Breese. They were ready for a change in their life and were two of the happiest, most organized people we know. Last spring, we approached them and the spirit confirmed that they should turn in their papers. They were able to request our misssion and we were able to request them for our mission, but we all knew it would depend on the inspiration received by those who make the decisions for where missionaries are to serve. In May they heard that they would indeed be coming to the Cauayan Philippines Mission to serve as the mission's office couple.
On August 13, 2010 at 10:20 am they arrived at our tiny little airport.

Our office elders and assistants joined us at the Cauayan Airport to welcome in Elder and Sister Breese. Since they arrived 3 weeks ago, our schedules have been so hectic, with mission tours, training, teaching, etc.

Sister Breese is quite the trooper. She was ready to go to the palenke (open markets) the second day she arrived. Many seasoned travelers would be afraid to enter the palenke, but there she was selecting her fruits and vegetables.

Within a few days of Sister Breese's arrival she fell in love.(Sorry Elder Breese)His name is JK (who I also love!) He is the cutest, smartest little 12 year old filipino kid you'd ever hope to meet. His mother is a member of the church but hasn't been active since she got married. JK started checking out the church and heard that we were forming a district choir for an upcoming conference. He sings tenor and is totally musically gifted. The first time he met Sister Breese he said her, "Sister Breese, you are the most beautiful Sister Breese I ever met!" I think that did it, she's been his fan ever since!



Elder Breese is learning his duties as our mission's financial secretary.

We are so lucky and excited to be able to serve with the Breese's. We pray that more of our friends will be assigned here. This area needs good strong leaders and senior couples could do so much to teach those leaders!