One of the enjoyable things we get to do as senior missionaries is to get to know other senior missionaries serving here in New York.
We have gotten to know one couple quite well who are serving nearby.
Elder Lynn and Sister Kathrine McKell have been teaching Institute in the Midwood area nearby.
We hosted a party for them last Wednesday tonight, as we are replacing them as institute teachers in that area.
They have developed a good class, which we will enjoy teaching.
We also enjoy monthly "P Day" activities with senior couples in the mission. This past weekend we toured Governors Island which lies near Brooklyn and Manhattan.
A member of the church is a good artist who does caraciture face paintings.
We also got a caraciture painting of us.
Do you like it?
Looks just like us don't you think!
We were also able to tour the Brooklyn Heights area of Brooklyn.
This is a historic well-kept area.
But we enjoyed most Governors Island with its rich military history.
We are having way too much fun on our mission, and enjoying it immensely.
What a great report. You have visited some amazing places. We will want to hear every detail when you return home!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I LOVED this post! I'm so glad you are taking all of these fun pictures so that we can vicariously experience it with you. The picture of you in the little cart was my favorite. :) It's sooooo great to see and hear how much you are loving this mission - I wouldn't want it any other way! I think you will be doing more missionary work than you think, as other senior couples read of your rewarding mission experiences! Take care and keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteP.S. What a fun character picture that was! All of this will be priceless memories in the years to come of this amazing mission.