Lisbon Stake Conference

This Sunday we were blessed to attend the Lisbon Stake Conference. Elder Boom from the Netherlands is the Europe North Area President and he presided at the conference. 

We were also blessed to have Elder Texeira (pictured above), an area seventy from Cape Verde, attend and deliver a most meaningful message.

One Eternal Round

The dynamic nature of a mission continually brings us into contact with great people and then we are sad to have them leave.

Elder and Sister Snelson returned home to Provo, UT and today we were privileged to watch their inspiring homecoming talks via the internet.

Another Fantastic Couple

In celebration of her birthday we had Sister Wilcox along with her husband, Elder Wilcox, for an enjoyable dinner today.

The Wilcox's serve in the Lisbon Temple.

A Taste of Portugal

Sister Erickson and I continually enjoy walking on the cobblestone sidewalks and paths and seeing some unique artwork. 

We found this design of a bluebird in a beautiful park on Terceira Island.

The Missionaries

While on Terceira Island we met with Sister Lopez from Los Angeles, CA and Sister Hedquist from Kaysville, UT.

Last week they were scheduled to attend their zone conference in Porto, but unfortunately at the last minute, their flight was canceled. However, later in the week they were able to catch a flight to Lisbon and attend zone conference here in the big city.

A Great Tradition

At each zone conference the missionaries who are returning home on the next transfer share their testimony.

Elder Barreiros, on the left, bore an extremely powerful testimony of his mission and how he has been changed to come to know his Savior and the truthfulness of the Gospel. He will be returning home to Brazil. He stands next to Elder Stevens, another powerful missionary, who is from Ammon, ID.

The Family

Soon, we also will be returning to our home and reuniting with our family and loved ones.

Our youngest grandchild, Lucy, was born exactly one year ago and we have not seen or held her. When we finally get to meet her, she will walk to us. That will be a cherished moment.

We are so grateful for eternal families.