Probably the busiest day of our mission for me – but looking back it was a great day because I was able to serve in many ways.

Transfer days are always interesting because about half or more of the missionaries gather together for a couple of hours. Companionships are changed with hugs between those who are parting and hugs again for those who are becoming a new companionship.  New missionaries are introduced to their trainers and trainers say goodbye to their sons or daughters before sending them off with a new companion.

   

Bikes and luggage have to be moved from one car to another. It is rather amazing how much some missionaries have accumulated and how others have less than they came with. Elder Grant who was born here in Fort Lauderdale has Elder Dayberry as a new companion – he is in good hands. Elder Plowman who was Elder Grant’s trainer now has Elder Marsh as his companion.

  

Sisters Andrus and Pack are a powerful pair of missionaries – a week seldom goes by without them having a baptism. Transfers is one of few times that this many sisters can gather together and talk about whatever sisters have to talk about. Sister Pack with her helmet – I told she only needed a shield and sword.

 

Elders Larsen and Free are new companions. I really do not know either very well but they looked like they should have their picture taken. Load it up time…within 30 minutes 90% of them are heading back to their areas to start going out to invite others to come unto Christ. Extra-ordinary missionaries of the Florida Fort Lauderdale Mission.

After Transfer Meeting  Mary and I stayed to help with lunch for those who stayed for training – the new missionaries and their companions along with anyone who they came with – 24 elders and sisters who went away with full stomachs.

The rest of the day was filled with solving problems that seemed to keep popping up. Luckily I was able to take care of all of them – or at least was able to put a finger in the dike until permanent fixes could be made. What makes it all possible and worthwhile is seeing the missionaries and feeling their great spirits. They are so thankful for whatever you do for them. Spending our golden years with these golden young men and women – what could be better.