One of the fun parts of serving a senior couple mission
is getting to know the other senior couples.
We get together about every 4 months to relax and visit. Right now we have a pretty big group : ) Our mission is so blessed!
For this activity we met at the Kastel De Haar near
Utrecht. It’s gorgeous and still in use
by the owners. There are acres and acres
of gardens, a deer park, maze, eating places, a man-made river/lake and of
course the humongous castle!
Afterward we gathered at our house for a barbeque. We live in the middle of the Netherlands and
have a home, as opposed to an apartment, so we offered to host the
barbeque. Even though we are centrally
located the Olivers and Jongejans still have a 3-hour drive to get here.
We practiced barbequing kabobs for a month before the
dinner. The missionaries really
appreciated our practice! I don’t know
why we took a picture of me here….Joe did all the barbequing : )
It was a wonderful day of rest, relaxation and
friendship. Each of these couples have
made sacrifices to serve this mission. We
have felt strengthened by their examples of faith and dedication to the Gospel
of Jesus Christ and to serving others.
The Jongejans in Groningen, us, the Brauwers in
Rotterdam, the Gouts in Groningen, the Olivers in Mekelen, Belgium, the Van Der
Puts in the mission presidency, the Goebels in the mission office, the Reeves
in the mission office, President and Sister Bunnell, and the Fletchers in
Eindhoven. (and we still miss the Hills
so much!)
I can't believe so many people fit in your house!
ReplyDeleteYour house is the best...you are the best hosts! Friends are awesome.
ReplyDeleteMissionary friends really are the best. I have been in Spokane Washington for a week visiting with my missionary friends. They are still so special in my life.
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