The time is gone and it is time for us to journey home. We leave on Friday. Thursday we have the great privilege of hearing from Elder Holland. We feel he is coming to wish us well. We have decided to take a little side trip before we head home. We will drive up the coast to Sydney and then on up to visit my cousin. Back to Sydney for the weekend and then we get on a plane on Monday June the 8th and begin to see what it is like to live in the world.
Our mission has been unique. We came to Australia to serve and were given the opportunity to learn about China, Korea and Japan also.
I remember when we were going to have our second child, thinking how could a person love another child the same as the one we have. Then the second child was placed in my arms and I understood. Since that time I have been blessed to love many many more. More children and then daughter and sons in law, then 38 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, one we haven't seen yet.
During the past 18 months we have been blessed to be able to love even more. We love the Elders and Sisters and Seniors that we served with. We love our new converts. We love our older friends, we love those we served with in the wards, we love President and Sister Lee.
There is a great joy that comes from loving. It is my desire to be able to love as the Savior did. To have the pure love of Christ is a goal we should all be reaching for.
We love all of you and look forward to lots of catching up time.
Elder and Sister Urmston, Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa
6 comments:
Well Done, Thou Good And Faithful Servants! You both are amazing missionaries. IT has been a blessing to read of your mission experiences and about the people you have come in contact with. Enjoy Elder Holland's talk and have a safe trip home.
We are so happy for you. What a wonderful feeling to have served well. We wish we could be there. We are still flattering the idea of coming to Bakersfield. We love you guys so much. Love Erman and Jessica
Enjoy every minute of this last week. We are excited to have you home but know it will be a huge adjustment for you. See you soon.
THis truely has been a wonderful experience for our family. We love you, have missed you, and are so happy for your return. Love jill
We are looking forward to having you back in 5th ward. See you soon,
Cris and Carol
Congratulations on a mission well served. The saints in Australia will sorely miss you.
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