A Trujillo Peru South Missionary sighting

What do you do when you are driving past the temple and see a group of your past missionaries

from the Trujillo South Mission?

You hop out of the car and greet them!

 Elder Miller, Elder Jackson, Elder Perkes and Elder Spottin talk with Sister Marler...

isn't that Elder Talbot with the orange hair?????

 Abrazos for all from President Marler. It looks like elder Miller is first.

 Elder Craft talking with  Elder Wight, Elder Going, and Elder Thorpe.

 I think the Celestial Kingdom will be like this, total joy in being together again!

 That is Elder Steglich by Elder Craft.

Elder Miller and Elder Perkes, say good-bye...short, but sweet!

A Despedida for President and Sister Marler

We have seen pictures on the blog of the members of the Church coming out to the 

airport to say good-bye to our missionaries.  

I believe the Peruvians have mastered the art of saying good-bye, it is called

"Despedida."

The Rios Family, held a lovely gathering in their home for us.  

Stake Presidents from the North and South Mission, and our past counselors were invited to attend.

It was lovely.

 In the United States we wait until a funeral or retirement to gather and share our love for others,

here, it is when we say good-bye.  

This is a tradition I will keep forever.

 Those in attendance, The Rabanal's, The Olivera's, the Marler's, the Mendez', The Quiones', The Asmat's, The Tapia's, The Rios, The Bravo's, The Whitney's, and the Nuñez'.

 The evening started with missionaries entering the room singing "Called to Serve."

These are the Assistants and Secretaries from the Trujillo North and South Missions.

Elder Espinoza, Elder Carman, Elder Arenas, Elder Logan, Elder Stephens, Elder Craft, Elder Ramos, Elder Sanchez, Elder Maldonado, Elder Alcazar, and Elder Lee. 

It was wonderful to see the leadership of two powerful missions together.

 Two amazing President's enjoy an abrazo of friendship.

 I didn't know that Elder Lee played the Cello until now...

 Elder Arenas and Elder Maldonado, enjoying the evening. 

Elder Carman, Elder Logan, Elder Craft, Elder Maldonado, Elder Arenas, Elder Espinoza, Elder Alcazar, Elder Sanchez, Elder spottin, Elder Stephens, Elder Lee, Elder Millett and Elder Ramos

...and of course the Rios' and Marler's.

 Sister Rios and Sister Marler, two "forever" best friends.

President and Sister Olivera with the Marler's.

Brother and Sister Nuñez with the Marler's.

A special thank you to the Rios family, and 

to those who came to wish us well, we love you all. 

Trujillo South Mission, going home

Elder Andia with President and Sister Marler ready to get on the plane for Argentina.

After two years, this group of wonderful missionaries is heading home.

 Elder Weber, Elder Cook, Elder Price, Elder Andia, Elder Ashcroft and the Marler's.

 Elder Craft and Elder Stephens (one of the South Assistants) say good-bye to Elder Cook.

 Elder Sanchez  (Assistant from the South Mission) with Elder Ashcroft.

 Two Presidents, President Marler and President Rios, not every missionary is lucky enough to have two presidents that love them this much!

 President Marler and President Rios.

Good-bye everyone, we love you.

Love the Rios' and Marler's