On the morning of transfer day, missionaries gather at the Visitor's Center to say good-bye to former companions and friends. After their farewells, they go to the Washington Stake Center to meet up with their new companions and get ready to transfer luggage and bikes to their new area.
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| Sister DeAgostini wishes the Bowens well as they get ready to complete their mission. Notice the Christmas tree in the background. The trees will be decorated by surrounding stakes before the beginning of December. |
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| Elder Tolman, who is leaving, and Elder Shigeta, former companion, ham it up for the camera. |
As there are many sisters who come into the Visitor's Center anyway, this becomes natural setting for group pictures.
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Front row left to right: Sister Wong, Sister Bowen, Sister Finlay, Sister VanTassell, Sister Avelar, Sister Shannon.
Back row left to right: Sister Ertelt, Sister Matsumori, Sister Perez, Sister Cadenhead, Sister Lewis, Sister Welch, Sister Allen, Sister Olsen, Sister Miller, Sister Bleazard. |
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Kneeling: Sister Ertelt.
Next row left to right: Sister Wong,Sister Hazen, Sister Shannon, Sister Chan, Sister Welch, Sister Jones, Sister Bleazard.
Standing left to right: Sister Perez, Sister Avelar, Sister Joost, Sister E. Chan, Sister Finlay, Sister VanTassell, Sister Lewis, Sister Allen.
Standing on bench: Sister Moore, Sister Cadenhead, Sister DeAgostini |
Before the final testimony meeting for the missionaries where we sing "God Be With You Till We Meet Again", we gather for one final picture. That way we don't have red, swollen eyes.
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Seated: Sister Matsumori, President Matsumori.
Left to right: Elder Lee, Sister Chan, Elder Tolman, Elder Danklefsen, Elder Aru, Elder Stewart, Elder Kunzler. |
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| Elder and Sister Bowen, who have been serving in the Visitor's Center, join us in this farewell picture. They served 18 months and left November 11to begin their journey cross country. |
After the testimony meeting, we take more pictures as we bid one another good-bye.
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| Brother and Sister Miller picked up Elder Aru to take him back to Harrisburg, PA. |
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| Sister Chan bids farewell before leaving for Hong Kong. We could be related, couldn't we???? |
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| Elder Kunzler before leaving for Utah. |
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| I almost didn't add this picture. We really are still in the airport terminal, not in front of a wine bar. Also, I was hoping to get by without any pictures with my eyes closed. Sorry Elder Stewart. I hope your camera shot is better. |
