Day 250 - Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Today was Mission Leadership Council.  After the meeting, we were surprised to be greeted by Bro. Yap, a former Angeles Missionary who returned home about 6 months.  Bro. Yap recently returned to our area to start a business and pursue other interests (a girl?).  We are excited to have him back in Angeles and know he'll bring spiritual strength and gospel knowledge to help his new ward.  While we were talking, Bro. Yap was surprised and delighted as Elder Richards (pictured above) approached.  A "father-son" reunion ensued.  Bro. Yap trained Elder Richards.  The two excitedly talked about their mission lineage.  Bro. Yap now has three generations of mission posterity serving well in Angeles mission.  He is a "great-grandfather" in mission language.  A mighty fine picture of missionaries past and present that we love.  

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