"Parting is such sweet sorrow..."

Tonight the District Relief Society had a farewell gathering for Elder and Sister Abdo. -- Every complete Branch Relief Society Presidency was in attendance -- to show their love for the Abdo's. Having every presdency in attendance is unusal for here.

They will be missed more than words can say.

However, they have served well for two years and they have new grandchildren to see and plenty to do in their Stake in Brazil -- but to part with two more much loved missionaries is a challenge.

Still we are happy for them. Here is a picture of Sister Abdo with Elder Jones who left a few months ago.

Here are two of our former Elders who went home in June-- Hall and Petersen who are enjoying the water in the great State of California. They are having some fun before they have to return to the books and a more structured life at BYU. (Well, knowing these two they will make whatever they do -- FUN!
Here is another Elder who went home in June--Rasmussen (on the right) having fun too. He is in the great State of Texas -- enjoying family and dating...













"Parting is such sweet sorrow..." but all of us here in Mozambique are so grateful that they are reaping the rewards of valiant service.