Yesterday was an incredible day. We have been home for a month and finally spoke in church about our mission. When we came in and saw so many people who mean so much in our lives, it was very touching. I have said before that it must be like heaven. I think that is true. We had old friends, new friends, ward friends, family and our sweet GANM missionaries. I did miss my wonderful Brazilian friends, though.
As always, Jim drew in the spirit in his talk. He has such an ability to do that. He doesn't believe that he speaks well, and he talks about the number of hours it takes for him to prepare a talk. When he speaks, though, he is more in tune than I. He is just like that.
Bishop Thompson referred to the letter that President and Sister Bennion had sent to him. It was very kind of them to say they hope we serve another mission and that they hope it is at the GANM.
After Sacrament meeting, we came back to the house for food. My girls and Jim helped and we did our best to try to create some Brazilian foods. We had hot dogs with the toppings that our Branch would have served, chicken salad sandwiches, pao de queijo, some American salads, Brigadeiro and Beijinho with some luscious cookies others brought.
I did my best to capture the wonderful things I learned in the Clear Springs Branch about holding a celebration. They do it much better, though.
For Sister Bennion, I bought Haribou peach candies and put them in little bags with a Georgia Peach sticker. The missionaries liked the reminder of her touch.
We were able to talk to many of our friends and family. Some were missing, so we have a LOT of catching up to do!
Our plaque is off the wall at the Church, our report is completed. Now it feels final that we are no longer full-time missionaries.
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