Africa South Area Senior Missionaries Party - January 31, 2024

 

Elder Ron and Sister Carolyn Sims hosted a Africa South Area Office retuned missionaries party. It was January 31, mid week - no BYU or U of U basketball games!  It was at the clubhouse near their condo in Vineyard, Orem area.  They provided soup and toppings and everyone else brought salad, appetizers or dessert.  Here Sister Sims is in the red sweater, Sister Forsyth in black.  

Elder and Sister Watson slicing the best bread he made!  See all the good food?  We had wonderful parties in South Africa and now we will here! Elder Perkins, Swift and Forsyth in the background - Sister Richman at the side.  All wonderful friends. 

Sister Patti Perkins - she and her husband Dennis, or on their way to Brisbane, Australia on another mission.  They entered the MTC this week.  Sister Karen Cleverly and Sister Debbie Goodson are talking with Sister Perkins.  Elder Elgreen in the back left - his wife was ill and was very disappointed to not be able to come.  There is a very special bond with others that you serve full time with - hopefully we can continue getting together! 


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