Our final days at the office...photographing memories

The last few months have been a whirlwind. We have to start thinking about moving and what items to take and which to leave behind. We have many things going at work, including training our replacements. We've been to Swaziland with the Bergs and passed on the mantle of that Public Affairs area. We've had many work related things to take care of and people to say, "Goodbye" to. There are so many people that we will miss...well just about everyone! Here are the ones I could catch on Camera:

We took this photo, because often we come to the office looking like we planned to dress alike. It was by chance of course, but we started taking photos. The theme today was black, white and red. Sister Berg, me, Sister Shupe and Sister Wilson. We had a great time in the office together! I will miss these sweet ladies.

The Lombardi's, our Swaziland friends, the most dedicated couple we had the pleasure of knowing on our mission. He served as a Priesthood Counselor in the Branch Presidency and also was in charge of the Elders (missionaries) in that area. She was an instrumental woman in the ward helping the members on a daily basis, plus they both supported and loved the 'La Bomba Boys', a group of young men who went from being a criminal gang to going on missions. They are great examples of love that we will never forget.

Our fearless leaders, Sean and Dianne Donnelly...friends for life. We are so thankful for the things they have taught us and the examples they are to everyone. Thanks friends! They helped us to truly experience Africa and love all parts of it, but especially the beautiful wild animals. They spend their life trying to protect these animals. It's a wonderful selfless service. Thanks for all you've taught us and for putting up with us as your assistants. We will miss our weekly meetings and game drives and fun times together. This is Sean with his wife Diana and below Sean took us out to one of our favorite restaurants Knives and Forks.

Debbie Pinear, an outstanding help to me in all of my efforts at the Area Office. Her title at the SE Area office was unclear to me, but she helped with any office problem we had and became a dear friend. She was born and raised in South Africa and offered  the interesting details a native African would have. I will miss her coming to our office and leaning on the windowsill by my desk where we would shoot the breeze for a few minutes almost daily when we where in the office.

Law Offices which include RQ and Susan Shupe (from PA office) who became great friends: 

The Humphreys, Senior Couple in Rwanda - great friends!

I didn't have time to get more photos, but most are interspersed throughout the blog. We are so happy to have been on this adventure. We felt that we did some good, learned a lot, met many great friends and have a good knowledge of Africa and its inhabitants. We may not meet again, but all will forever be in our hearts. Let this mission to Africa be a testimony of the power and miracles that come from serving as a Senior Couple Missionary. Thanks to our children who helped make all of this possible!