And with them goes a piece of our hearts!

The Career Workshop gave each departing missionary the opportunity to think about the immediate and long term goals.

Sister Tadifa and Sister Abad were two of our most beloved sister missionaries.

Sister Larson makes sure that every departing missionary has a clean bill of health with worm and amoeba pills and chest x-rays.

Elder Mabanta, Elder Cabanacan and Elder Daquioag--oh how we'll miss these elders!



From Left to right: Elder Del Mundo (We called him the father of our mission!), Elder Cabanacan (Wow, he's the human form of the energizer bunny. He never stopped working!) Sister Abad (one of our respected sister trainers) Sister Corpuz (the sweetheart of our mission--everyone was happy around Sister Corpuz) Sister Tadifa (the mother of our mission--she was always looking for ways to help others); Elder Miller (Great leader and blew every native filipino away with his impeccable tagalog); Elder Apin (One of the sweetest and most senstive people you'd ever meet); Elder Mabanta (beloved zone leader and all around sweet person. I loved his smile); Elder Daquioag (amazing leader and beloved trainer--he trained some of our best missionaries). Back row: Elder Mortensen (Had a way of endearing people to him. He left a fan club of kids in Santiago and they always want to know how their favorite missionary is doing.); Elder Andreasen (amazing leader, President always called him his most obedient missionary. He is totally trustworthy); Elder Geddes (one of the quietest but most powerful leaders we've ever known. He helped every companion learn how to eat better and save money.) Elder Weaver (President called him our peacemaker. He had an amazing ability to calm people down and was a friend to all.) Elder Jenkins (You can't be in the same room with Elder Jenkins and not smile. He is truly one funny guy and always lightened up any meeting. But not a goof-off. He worked hard but had fun doing it!)




On the bus--ready to ride off into the sunset.

 We are starting to dread the end of each six-week cycle when we have to say goodbye to those we love and respect. This batch was truly some of our finest. President said part of the heart of our mission is leaving with these fine elders and sisters. Most were leaders during their service here.