Each week we have the privilege of attending one or two District Development Meeting with the missionaries in our zone. In this morning’s meeting each of the missionaries, including Mary and I, took a few minutes to share what we learned during this last 6 week cycle. It is humbling to hear the missionaries talk about how they have grown spiritually during that time. What they have learned about missionary work. A number of them spoke about how they had learned to study and appreciate the scriptures more.

Another thing that I found today is that none of the elders who are being transferred are easing up on the work today. All of them have packed today with teaching appointments. They want the opportunity to help their investigators to accept the gospel and bear their testimony of it’s truth.

I must admit that it is hard to say goodbye to those who will leave tomorrow. Especially those who we will not see again before they go home. What great young men they are and how we have been blessed through serving with them. I am sure we will not forget them and hopefully we will be able to stay in contact with most of them.