Monday, February 9, 2015

Mission Farewell 2-8-15

This is a test!  I am trying to see if I can remember everything Tori taught me about using a blog!
Yesterday was our mission farewell.  I can't believe the overwhelming love we felt all day!  I can't believe how much I worry when I have to speak!  The hardest thing for us, as well as the best thing for us, was when our children had a surprise up their sleeve.  The best thing....all four of them sang, How Great Thou Art.  We didn't know they were going to do that.  Bro. Smith announced the musical number and we were confused.  Then, the kids get up and go stand at the pulpit.  Kaden Smith started playing and then they sang!  It was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.  They sounded so good.  It was the greatest gift we could have received that day.  The hardest thing...we had to speak right after!  I started my talk crying and I hadn't even said anything yet!  We are so grateful for our friends and family.  We have the best of both!  (Now I am going to try and add some pictures!) 















4 comments:

  1. It was so fun to see you, and your meeting was amazing, your kids song brought tears to my eyes and Steve and your talks were so great. Can not wait to watch your journey:)

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  2. YAY!! Lauri! I am so impressed! Your post was perfect, and you guys gave amazing talks!!

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  3. surrounded by so much love! sorry we missed it.

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  4. Everything was perfect: the farewell, the food, the weather, and the missionary spirit.

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