We've been extremely busy lately, preparing for the division of our Mission. We've been lucky enough to have been traveling to the southern part of our mission, but still have not seen all of it. It looks as though we won't have a chance to see where some of the apartments are located. The new Supply/Recorder Senior couple for the Legazpi Mission arrived on the 19th of June. We've been busy trying to train then and show them some of the areas they'll be responsible for.
Sister Wilcox standing next to an owner of one of our apartments, 2 missionaries and Elder Wilcox. Elder and Sister Wilcox are from Bountiful and have served two other proselyting missions - one in Greece and the other in Pakistan Mission, which took in India, Afghanistan and two other countries. They are about our age and will be serving here for 23 months.
Relief Society sisters in our Pamplona Branch. This is the largest attendance we've had in Relief Society since we've been in this branch. They are always eager to have their picture taken.
Carol with Elder and Sister Lawhorn. This couple will be in the Legazpi Mission, so we'll no longer have the opportunity to visit with them after July 1st. They work in the Family History library of the Ligao Ward Building and had some spare time so they volunteered to go with us to upgrade an apartment. They were called to serve an eighteen month mission and are going home to St. George, Utah the 2nd week of July.
Sister Lawhorn and Carol watching one of the outriggers leaving to fish.
Some of the 31 arriving missionaries waiting for a ride to the Mission Home in Naga.
Sisters watching as their luggage is being loaded on top and inside of a Jeepney, which will be heading to the Mission Home.
Well, we've got 7 days left before our Philippines Naga Mission will be half as large as it now is. At that time, we will only have 121 Elders and Sisters here in Naga. We will continue to receive 28 to 30 new Sisters and Elders every six weeks, with only a few going home. Finding new apartments for them and upgrading existing apartments is a major part of what we are doing right now.
Again, we thank you for your prayers and support.
Love,
Elder and Sister Campbell
So grateful we can follow your mission work AND get a chance to see a part of the world I've never experienced. Having you and Jerry there is the perfect combo - He's the ultimate handyman, and you can organize ANYTHING! (And, on a totally superficial level, let me say these are the BEST photos of you! Island life must be appealing to you, as you look YOUNGER than when you started the mission. How is that possible?)
ReplyDeleteWow! I can't believe how busy you both are. I'm sure there isn't much down time. You will have to ask Elder Wilcox if he knows Bob Wilcox from Layton. He works with Kelly. Carol , you look amazing. Where is Jerry? I don't see him in these pictures. I can't believe how fast your mission is going. We are sure proud of you both.
ReplyDeleteLove, Marilyn
I love reading your posts and seeing the pictures of your life these days. We miss you here but are so excited for the experiences you are having there. Thanks for keeping us so well updated!!
ReplyDeleteLove to you both,
Dorie