All the couples came in to Nairobi (and stayed with couples in the apartments) for Thanksgiving. It was the first day of our Couple Missionary Conference and was held at the Mission Home. Everyone contributed and tried to make it as American as possible which proved to be expensive. Six of us cooked Turkey breasts. We were surprised that they had frozen turkey breasts (small) and even more surprised at the $22 cost. We had pumpkin pie and were able to buy small cans of Libby’s Pumpkin at $6.00 a small can. They figured that each pie cost about $24. We also had apple pie which was a lot cheaper. The mashed potatoes were my favorite. There was a wide variety of food and snacks. We exchanged fun 500 schilling(less than $5) gifts and played games. The following day we met at the Mission Office in our Sunday Best. It was an excellent day filled with great instruction, testimonials, advice and love. Oh and the lunch was Taco Salads and Cake. Very good I might add.
Two turkeys, not really. It's Elder Beecher, he is wonderful and has special permission to give patriarchal blessing here along with his other duties.
Just enjoying the fun and visiting with each other.
Elder and Sister Nevin, our Mission Office Couple, and average 12 hours a day at the office. They will go home February 1st and Elder and Sister Dean Olson from North Ogden will take their post!
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