Reunion '09! (and other thoughts)

Beloved Missionaries,

We have spent the past months working to find missionaries and although there are many yet to go, we feel we have found a treasure of emails and phone numbers.

In some cases, we have learned that you are struggling with health issues and other challenges. Our prayers are always with you and our knowledge that our Heavenly Father is mindful of you.

Recently we had a couple of wonderful sisters visit and found a few of their companions and witnessed the screams, hugs, kisses and sheer joy that they felt to be together. We wondered if we should get the girls together and have a regular confab, a slumber party and so Paivi Flannery is going tolook into it for next spring.

The men are welcome to come for a golf game here in North Salt Lake anytime you are in town. We love to see you enjoy each other.

Jen Going does a masterful work at helping us locate you but next year sheis not only supporting her husband in the bishopric, has four little ones, but is the PTA President! No doubt most of you are also busy yet if there is someone we can hire to help us follow up and find more let us know.

Our phone number is 801-294-2672. Jen has done a lot of work voluntarily and we are forever grateful for her help. Please contact us if you have a change of email, address, phone, etc. One way I have found some of you is by contacting your parents, but even then many have moved, so please help us keep in touch.

Did I tell you that the President is working at the Bountiful Temple on Saturday afternoons? We are still hoping to visit different temples in your areas and attend a session with you. It is wonderful, even heavenly, to be with you in the Celestial room. Also he is playing golf on a regular basis and serving on the Board of Directors of a business.

Remember we are planning a reunion next year. I will be contact with Elder Epley and his darling wife Robin Miller Epley because they agreed to head the committee. I hope to have it all, especially time with each one. Usually the time is too short but I hope we will have a Sisters time, a golf game, picnic with families in the park, temple session for those who have sitters, an evening together with testimonies, etc.

You continue to inspire us with the memories of our time together and we love each and every one of you. We know there are a few who are struggling with their testimonies and we pray for you as we know how critical it is in our lives to rely on the teachings of the Gospel and the great influence itis on our posterity in these latter days. We love it when you call or visit, with or without children. Know that everyone of you is welcome to come see us. We have a player piano the kids will love and if you give me notice I can bake some cookies!

You are part of our family now and forever.

Much love,

Sister Ensign