In and out

No, I am not referring to the hamburger joint but to the idea that endings are hard. Letting go of something you care about is hard. But endings are also necessary a they allow for new beginnings to take place. Having said that, We went out today to say goodbye to the Anderson's and welcomed a new darling missionary couple, the Crockets. The Anderson's had been serving for 18 months and today is the last day here in the Philippines. Elder Anderson used to be a mission President in the San Pablo mission and are so loved by the people here. They are so sweet!

The new couple, The Crockets just arrived last night and today is their first day on their mission. They got big shoes to fill. What I love about them is their willingness to do just about anything. They used to be entertainers and even sung in the Tabernacle choir. They are going to be an amazing asset to the missionary department. They are the once who take care of any issues of the mission. If there is a problem, they are the first to find out. They get calls at all hours of the night. 

The start of a new missions or assignment is always filled with mixed emotions.  It’s a little sad to say good bye to all the people you knew. At the same time, it is also nice to go home to be with family who have waited so long.  Life is like that.  It seems that in any situation involving changes in our lives there is the blend of both sad feelings and happy feelings. And if there is anything you can be certain of it is that life is full of changes.  Life is full of endings and new beginnings. 

I am glad I got to know the Andersons as well as I did and now so happy to find out more about the Crockets and to become good friends with them also. They are exceptional people to get acquainted with. I feel very blessed to be surrounded by the choicest of Heavenly Father's children.  Every day I learn something about them and their invaluable serving here. 

Con amor,

Vero