Cyprus Kiddles

We never tire of the majesty of the variety of trees and flowers here.  If you look carefully you'll see a cactus weaving its way up through the flowering tree.    Our Zone Conference held in Nicosia.  Elders and Sisters,  we love  them all. Our gathering outside at Liberty Monument which I believe we referred to last blog. Somehow we always have to/like to eat when we're together.  Elder and Sister Lamb, the senior couple in Nicosia, are a lovely addition to our Island missionaries. Somehow we missed sharing this photo from a previous Zone Conference but it captures some elders who have since returned home.  They leave a significant void in the mission and our hearts. Lovely ladies in the branch, Rumi and Pauline. Elder Kiddle with Jules, a friend from Congo.  He keeps Elder Kiddle on his toes with his French. Roseanna and Mary.  Roseanna is from the Phillipines and Mary is  from Nigeria. We've visited Salamis previously but it's always a stop when we have visitors suc

Goodbyes are difficult, especially when you've become so attached to these fine young men.  At times I've wondered if having been a boy mom has impacted my fondness for some of these missionaries.  They too offer some tender expressions that communicate the feelings are mutual so that is rewarding.  Elders Huhtala and Hansen will finish their missions about the same time as us but it's not likely we'll connect again with their most recent transfers.  President Russell M. Nelson expressed it well, they are "the choicest spirits of this generation."   And then there's Divine.  Oh I love this sweet girl from Congo.  She'd probably fit in one of my suitcases so I just might try to smuggle her home!  She works such long, hard hours to provide for her family at home. 😥 Sandra is an incredible woman of faith.  And she looks adorable in her maternal fashion.  Just today Sandra gave birth to her beautiful new son.  You'll recall Bella was married back in J