Thanksgiving 2014

 THANKSGIVING 2014

Wednesday, Nov 26, it was our opportunity to drive our first two missionaries 

to Eldorette to be set apart and  put them on the plane Thanksgiving Day for Nairobi. 

From there they went on to Ghana to the MTC.

They are so thankful to be able to receive their temple blessings in the Ghana Temple!

They will return to the Mission Offices in Nairobi in 12 days to find out where 

they will be assigned to serve in The Kenya Nairobi Mission.

Elder Steve and Elder Godfrey are the first to leave to serve missions since our arrival here.

They are amazing young men with strong testimonies.  We have been teaching a 

temple prep / mission prep class to 8 amazing young men and young women.  

Both of these Elders have been members of the church about two years 

and are the only members in their families.

Steve arrived at the church smiling and ready to go!

We drove upcountry to pick up Elder Godfrey since it was right on our way.

It was sweet to see him say goodbye to his parents, grandparents and family.

It was especially tender as he said goodbye to his grandmother. 

We were invited into his home where his grandmother gave a prayer and each of his 

family shared their thoughts.  Elder Godfrey translated for us.

So many in his village lined the streets to wave goodbye as we drove away.

It was obvious of the love his family and friends have for him.

Elder Godfrey with his family.

This picture was taken in Eldorette  just before President  Chirchir set them apart.

They spent the night with the Elders in Sosiani.

Thanksgiving morning, we drove our Elders to the airport.

This is President Chirchir from our KNM Presidency.

He was also flying into Nairobi.

These were tender goodbyes since it isn't likely we will see them again in this life.

However, we are blessed to know that we will see them again!

We have come to LOVE these wonderful Elders so much in such a short time! 

They call us mom and dad and they are a very special part of our Kenyan family.

These young Elders are truly "Kenyan Pioneers" who are full of faith hope and vision.

There were three Elders and one Sister flying to Nairobi.

This Sister is also assigned to the KNM.

The others are family members of the other missionaries there to say goodbye.

As we left the airport we were filled with gratitude for this sweet experience 

and filled with tender memories of taking our own wonderful sons to the MTC. 

 Our thoughts turned to gratitude for our wonderful family at home. 

We are so thankful for each of them and their love and support!!!

We made the scenic 3 hour drive through beautiful rolling Nandi Hills.
The tea fields go on and on and on.
All of the tea is hand picked.

Beautiful Nandi Hills!

We went to a restaurant for Thanksgiving Dinner and had fresh Tilapia and mashed potatoes.

Our Kisumu Elders and Sisters were in Nairobi for training. 

THANKSGIVING IS ABOUT BEING THANKFUL!

  

WE ARE SOOO THANKFUL  FOR OUR WONDERFUL FAMILY 

AND DEAR FRIENDS! 

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THE RESTORED GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST!

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR ANCESTORS WHO ACCEPTED THE GOSPEL 

AND TAUGHT US HOW TO LIVE!

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR TESTIMONIES OF JESUS CHRIST!

WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO BE MISSIONARIES AND HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE IN THE WONDERFUL KENYA NAIROBI MISSION. 

WE LOVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BE KINGDOM BUILDERS HERE!