Day 344 - Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Today we began what might be called, "The beginning of the end."  We had our first of three final Zone Conferences of our mission.  All things went well until the end.  We were asked to sit with the congregation for our closing song.  Suddenly a video with pictures of our first year were put to music.  There were many wonderful memories accumulated on this video.  What happened next pretty much put me over the edge.  There is a song that I have banned in the mission home as our missionaries depart.  I learned early on that it was too difficult to sing.  Imagine my dismay as the music to, "God Be With You Til We Meet Again" began to play.  Suddenly I was in a complete puddle.  When I was finally able to look up, I saw that every missionary had turned to face us while they sang.  I was able to look at each one before the song was over.  I was amazed at the love I have for these wonderful servants of the Lord.  President Clark and I count ourselves so blessed to have been able to love and serve with these incredibly dedicated missionaries!
              GUIMBA                             PANIQUI                              SAN JOSE


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