Day 145 - Monday, November 21, 2016

We are in Manila for a few days at the Mission President's Seminar.  Before the conference began, we took advantage of the opportunity to see some of our RM's at a mission reunion.  It is difficult to express the love we felt for each one as they walked into the room. One of our RM's is married with a child.  He and his wife said President and I are the mission lolo and lola.  Many came in missionary attire and brought their badge of honor.  Some missionaries who weren't able to come sent pictures in with greetings for us.  We were delightfully stunned as we then had video messages from each of our children and their families from America. What an incredible way to begin a few days of intense learning and fellowshipping with the Area Presidency and other Mission President's and Wives.  
Holding the badges that they were so proud to wear for 18 to 24 months.

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