And there they go....

Last week was transfer week. We said goodbye to some of our all-time favorite missionaries. (Seems like I say that every six weeks!) We lost 9 and gained 10. Saying goodbye to the five was very painful. We love and honor these missionaries and know that their dedicated service made this little corner of the world a better place.

 Elder Thomas had to rearrange his belongings in order to meet the flights weight restrictions.

 Departing missionaries gather in the early afternoon to meet with President Carlos for their final interview, weigh their luggage, run errands and get to our departing fireside which takes place at 4 pm.

 Elder Young is giving his warm regards to departing missionary Elder Shackelford.

 Elder Alimagno (departing) and Elder Sister (departing) are greeted in the middle by Elder Villania.

 What do you think these three were up to? Elder Wellman, Elder Golightly and Elder Miole.

 Elder Smith and Elder Bluth came to the fireside to wish their fellow missionary a fond send off.

 Elder Linnell gives me thumbs up when I asked him how he was feeling. He is wonderfully healthy again! Elder McLaughlin is also in the photo and happy to attend the gathering.

 Elder Oliver is now serving as one of our zone leaders in Ilagan.

 Elder Meru, Sister Dhikao and Sister Villamor--those two sisters days are numbers. They go home in a few months.

 Sister Dhikao, Sister Certicio and Sister Villamor come to say goodbye to Sister Casurog, our only departing sister this time.

 Sister Pulu and Sister Bigay. Sister Pulu leaves in September--boo hoo!

 Our beautiful sister missionaries surround Elder Alimagno who was leaving.

 Talk about beautiful sisters from Pakistan! I love these girls!

 We simply can't believe that Elder Jackson left us. He served as an Assistant and is leaving a fan in our housekeeper--Imelda. She has a soft spot in her heart for that elder!

Elder Quinto, Sister Casurog, Elder Dupitas, and Elder Lucernas enjoying the departing banquet. President always prepares the food--they missionaries love his Rudiyaki Chicken.

Goodbye, Sister Casurog, Elder Jackson, Elder Thomas, Elder Shackelford, Elder Dupitas, Elder Sister, Elder Lucernas, Elder Quinto and Elder Alimagno. We love  you and thank you for your wonderful service!