Counting Down

We have had quite a week starting with a wonderful FHE Pot Luck.  We always have fun and this time we enjoyed good food, good jokes, much love and laughter with our dear friends.  I was gifted a stuffed monkey with the top cut off to expose the "monkey brains"and DuWayne became the proud owner of sandals made from rope and steel belted tires.  This was just some of the fun our friends are having with our going to the Philippines.  Saturday DuWayne's brother Gary and his wife, Joyce came to visit and a very nice visit we had, never long enough.  Sunday we spoke in church and besides many friends, my sisters Karen, Ellen, MaryAnne, her husband Duane, my niece Jeri, DuWayne's brother Gary and his wife Joyce were all in attendance.  It is wonderful to have family support and we love them all.  Our talks were  well received, followed by many well wishes.  Our Elders sang a duet that touched everyone, especially DuWayne, who had a difficult time recovering to give his talk.  We bid one and all an "until we meet again"and left our meetinghouse for the last time for two years.  Our family joined us for one last dinner and relaxing visit before another "until we meet again".  Just days of packing and last minute list items, then we are on our way.  DuWayne is very excited, I am just not sure yet about how I feel, we just know we are embarking on a wonderful adventure for the Lord and He will be with us every step of the way.  TTFN, G&GP