When we were serving in South Africa we were introduced to the idea of having a Last Supper on the evening before transfers because this is the last time most Districts and Zones will be together as one. We decided to start this tradition here but we need to hold a Last Lunch instead of a Last Supper because the missionaries can only eat with families when there is a non-LDS present. So today we had our first one with our district plus the Zone leaders and the two sisters, Pack and Beck, who live with Sisters Hong and Holder. We kept it simple with hot roast beef sandwiches, french fries and fruit salad. For dessert we served root beer floats. A good time seemed to held by all and we were able to get individual pictures of all the missionaries…except I somehow missed Sister Hong…and a couple of group pictures. Here are some of the highlights….

   

The Elders got the living room and balanced their plates on their laps or whatever flat area they could find. The sisters and Mary got the table where they could eat like humans. For dessert they all got together in the living room where the took pictures, told stories and laughed a whole lot. Missionaries just love to get together and share their experiences.

    

Elder Smoot decided on two root beer floats at once…he is a growing young man. Then of course there is the group pictures…one that they can send to their family and one that they can share and laugh at. I have no idea what broke sister Hong up so completely but she sure looks like she is having fun.

The missionaries thanked us many, many times but we are the ones who give thanks. Thanks to these fine young men and women who have dedicated a period of their lives to share the love of the gospel that they have with others. To the great parents who raised them, taught them values, and now support them as they serve. The the Kingdom of God on the earth that provides such a wonderful program for inviting others to come unto Christ. And of course to God and our Savior Jesus Christ who gives meaning to all of this. We have so much to be thankful for and especially today.