Wednesday, June 11, 2008

I HEART MISSIONARIES

                                                          South Zone Missionaries
                                         Elders:  McKay, Hubmann and Pollard
                                       Practicing contacting on the bus at Zone Conference
                                    Elders: Wheeler, Wagner, Salinas, Craven, Lamb
                                    Jones, Campbell    Sisters:  Arnett, Novgorodova, Zonova
                                    at zone conference.
                                                                     The Capeners
                                                           Sister Vasilachi in Minsk


Dad and I have been on the road or in the air a lot lately doing our zone conferences and going to Belarus to visit the branches and our missionaries there.  We had a special fast on Fast Sunday with all of our missionaries.  All the districts started and ended their fasts together.  We were in Voronezh and were able to be with all of our missionaries in the South Zone to end our fast with a simple, but yummy meal.  I think our unity was strengthen as well as our desire to be exactly obedient.  I know we will see the Lord's blessings in this area.

The Capeners always treat us so great when we go to Minsk.  They  have us over to eat with them before we have to leave for the airport.  We feel like we always just eat and run because we don't have much time after both Branch's meetings, but they always make us feel so welcome and every meal is delicious.  Sis. Capener surprised Sister Vasilachi with a birthday cake this time.  Her birthday was last Tues. OH,  how we need more Sr. Couples just like the Capeners.  We don't have any Sr. couples coming to serve here and 3 couples are leaving before Aug.  So sad for us.  

2 comments:

Bonnie said...

Such good pictures and such cute missionaries! I heart missionaries too! Tell Phil Happy Father's Day. He's a great dad not only to his own kids, but a great example of a dad to all. I'm sure those Elders love him to death. Can't think of a greater "substitute" father for them. Love you friend! An email soon, I promise.

Lana and Terry said...

Love all your new pics! Tricia, you are the best looking Mission Mom I have seen! I love your outfits in the pics - You look so good! I'll bet Pres. Collins is sure proud of his cute wife. I also wish Phil a Happy Father's Day. Aren't we lucky to have such great husbands that are such good fathers and grandfathers. Hope you have a great day. We send our love and prayers!