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September 10-18, 2023

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  SUNDAY Since the Muurling family won't be in our ward next week, and they make up most of the Primary, the Primary sang in Sacrament meeting so we could hear them one more time. 😁😍 They sang and signed "Love One Another". It was beautiful! Today is likely the hottest day since we have been here. Even though the temperature is about 91F (balmy for  SoCal this time of year), it is also humid. And most homes do not have AirCo, as they call it here. We didn't even have a fan in this little AirBnB. So we walked to the office and borrowed a fan. Best idea of the day! It was so good to hear Coulson Rich, another of our recently returned missionaries speak in Sacrament meeting. We love that we are able to tune in via technology. Coulson Rich - Syracuse, Utah MONDAY It was a day of happy and grateful tears. We had interviews with President and Sister Watson and felt their love for us as we reminisced about the past two years. They are wonderful Mission Leaders and ha...
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Sep 3 - 9, 2023

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  SUNDAY On Sunday morning, President Watson sends an email to all the missionaries outlining events for the week and includes his weekly blog thoughts. Following is this week's message: Arm in Arm   Early on Friday, we said farewell to our departing missionaries at Schiphol airport.   An hour later, we welcomed 11 new missionaries to the Netherlands.   It was an emotional rollercoaster of a day.   Elder  Ranse Cottam  drove us back home.   For those who know Ranse, or have met him for even a moment, will know that he is filled with and serves with the “pure love of Christ”.   Love indeed, is the true sign of every true disciple of Jesus Christ.   His parents and little sister were coming to collect him, mid-afternoon.   What unfolded during their visit was beautiful.   “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” – Matthew 5:8   It was a sweet reunion.   After 2 years, a family together again, in pure...
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