December 1, 2024
Thanksgiving in Takapuna
Turkey Trot: Elder Farrell reminded us to “Run a race
before feeding your face”. He outlined
our 5K walk/run at 7:00 AM. A few of the
young missionaries opted to ride bikes.
Some of these “youthful” competitors
opted for the 4- or 5-mile routes instead.
Three of us (sisters) finished the 5K within steps of each other. Winning a chocolate bar is a great incentive
for exercise.
Dinnertime!! We entered and viewed the appetizers and ice
breaker games.
Sister Lewis and her husband serve as
medical advisors/humanitarian missionaries.
Their labors take them all over Asia and the Pacific. Their medical work in Cambodia is especially
impressive.
The Italian Soda Bar proved to be a
smash success.
Turkey with all the fixings. The New Zealand flair to most dishes was a
bonus. Dear Sister Owen, from
Australia, enjoyed the event more than anyone.
She walked around the entire room holding her piece of pumpkin pie and
socializing.
Cindy Barton is new to OGC. She uses a walker and manages very well. Her legal skills focus on abuse cases – her
area of expertise.
Once again, we enjoyed this marvelous
group of senior missionaries.
We bid a tearful farewell to Elder
and Sister Dayton. We will miss this
marvelous, energetic couple. They previously
served as mission leaders in Spain and share amazing musical skills with
us. He serves as the mission medical
specialist and she does EVERYTHING very well.
We always enjoy each other at every
social event. My companion is the best
ever.
November 2024 – Takapuna Zone of
Senior Missionaries
They’re here!! Kitekite falls with Thomas, Melanie, MaryAnne
and John. We’re thrilled to have family
members here to enjoy this beautiful country with us.
The black sands of Piha Beach add to
the breathtaking view of this treasured site on the west shore.
The starfish delighted our exploring
search for life on the protruding rock island.
(Search carefully in the ‘white cloud’ to find the lovely creature.)
More to come as we explore different
parts of New Zealand with our beloved children.
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