January 23, 2012

The last day of the “Mission Tour Conference” was held in Nairobi. We had the opportunity to join with our Mission President and Sister Broadbent, Elder and Sister Carl Cook, the Nairobi and Kilunga Hill Missionaries, and seven missionary couples. Great instruction was given, very powerful. The comments from the young elders showed wisdom and maturity beyond their years. I wish their parents could have had a window into the meeting that day. They would have been so pleased. The couple missionaries were able to attend a dinner that evening at the mission home. Elder Cook wanted to hear from each of us and how we felt about our mission. He shared some very spiritual experiences that he has had with his calling. It was a great reunion for 3 Plain City boys, Elder Hall, Elder Dean Olsen, and Elder Carl B. Cook. Although their ages were different they each enjoyed the visit and sharing memories. The church definitely connects us together and makes the world smaller. In closing, President Broadbent had us kneel for prayer together and we returned home, ending a beautiful and special day of our mission.