I love these people! We are blessed to have 4 daughters and 22 sons right now here in Palermo. Let me tell you a tiny bit about each one.
Front Row - left to right
Sorella Ferre is one of our newest missionaries and she loves vegetables! She is not afraid to share her testimony in Italian and she loves being a missionary.
Sorella Carver is our Sister Training Leader and is so sweet and humble. She is kind and patience and gracious.
Sorella Bonzo is a great Italian speaker, she says she is not normal bubbly and friendly but she is super friendly. She is always seeing the good in everything.
Sorella Frogley is brave, strong, and a goer. She is tall and beautiful and will not let pain or a concussion stop her. We met Sorella Frogley in the MTC and were instant friends, we are so grateful to be in Palermo with her.
Anziano Carroll has been with us since day 1, first in Palermo 2nd Ward and now in Mistretta. He loves to cook, shop, and make us laugh.
Anziano Larrain is our resident Italian, he is Palermo 1's District Leader and super humble. He is a fast learner of English and is very dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father.
Anziano Mercado is going home in a week, he is Palermo 2's District Leader. He is very kind and gracious. Anziano Mercado would do anything for you and is a good listener.
Anziano Melling likes to say to me "Oh, Ellen" because that is what he says to his grandma. He loves gelato, he is a gentleman. When he sees a need he takes care of it without hesitation.
Back Row - left to right
Anziano Grizzell (not pictured even though we could see him in the camera lens - so sad) is just nice. We are so glad to have him back in the Palermo Zone. Anziano Grizzell is very dedicated to serving the Lord and others.
Anziano Souwan is your quiet funny guy. He is dedicated to serving his Heavenly Father and is very, very patient. We say he has a compassionate heart.
Anziano Bertoldo is a great trainer. He is kind and very conscientious. He is a very dedicated servant of the gospel and very obedient.
Anziano Adepoju is a real blessing to Palermo. He has a very humble story with his conversion. He is following his mom because she said "wherever you find yourself, find yourself near God."
Anziano Drenk is another of our newest missionaries. He has learned you are on a mission to serve others and he loves to serve others.
Anziano Lancaster is your straight man. He makes a great pasta and knows how to work very, very hard.
Anziano Campbell knows that by being your best self you are helping share the gospel. He is willing to go and do whatever he is asked.
Anziano Blocker is one of our Zone Leaders. He has a powerful testimony of Christ and that Christ loves us. He is a great leader and knows how to share the love of God with others.
Anziano Kolsen has one of the most amazing voices we have ever heard. He is always showing his gratitude and likes the word amazing.
Anziano Alexander is courageous. His family background is hard but let's just say grandparents are important. He is the tallest person I have been next to and is not afraid to tell you he loves you.
Anziano Bowers is a great companion. He is aware of needs and knows how to make you feel like you are great. He is very helpful and knows a lot.
Anziano Saffer is from Sweden. He is really smart. He knows the most important things in the world are Christ and family and is glad to be sharing about both here in Italy.
Anziano Jensen gives bone breaking hugs. He is strong in his words and his deeds. We are glad to have him back in the Palermo Zone.
Anziano Rusch is quiet, humble, and dedicated. He is a fantastic pianist! He also knows how to sweep the floor really, really good!
Anziano Garrett is our long lost cousin. He is Craig's cousin's grandson that we didn't know before the mission. Anziano Garrett is really, really sweet and kind. He is very valiant and Agrigento's great District Leader.
Anziano Peterson has learned that a mission is hard but worth it. He is grateful that he is no longer the youngest missionary in the zone. He is super, super nice.
Anziano McKenna is our other fearless Zone Leader. Anziano McKenna leaves for home in a week and we will be sad to see him go. Anziano McKenna has served his Heavenly Father well on this mission and is strong to the very end.
Anziano Strong is the last of our greenies. He is becoming strong like his name. Anziano is a hard worker too and really wants to serve well.
" Keep your ties hi and your spirit higher!" A little more of their true self.
Love ya all.
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