Yesterday was my "farewell" (although I've been advised that you can't call it that anymore. It was my "talk right before you leave on your mission.") My dad spoke about not hiding your light behind a bushel, and then my mom spoke about the importance of the individual, then we sang a musical number - "The Olive Tree" with Pam, me, Mariah and Charlene singing, Andy on the flute, and Jennifer Duerden as the accompanist, and then I spoke. I talked about coming unto Christ through faith and obedience. I was so happy Andy and Charlene could be here this week (they got to go through the Laie Temple Open House too). It worked out so perfectly. They are heading back to Folsom today. It was fun spending time with them. I still don't leave for Utah for another two weeks, but it was nice to have a spiritual send off. Here are some pics we took afterwards. (Pam and Jake and Mariko had to leave after the meeting so they're not in the pictures, but they were there :) and Ethan and Isaiah kept running off to Sunday School (um, priorities?) so they were kind of hit or miss in the pictures).
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You are going to be an amazing missionary! We love you SO MUCH!
Baby Maria wore a Stanford t-shirt in your honor. If she's anything like you when she grows up I will be happy for the rest of my life.
We loved spending time with you when you were closer by. We wish you could come to the Boardwalk again and again but we're so happy you're off to do more important things.
Ay mi calabacita!! Estoy muy emocionada por ti! Te extrano muchisimo y se que vas a ser una misionaria increible!! Quiero ir a Utah cuanto estes alli para que podamos juntarnos antes que te vayas. Te quiero muchisimo y tenemos que usar Skype. Tqm
I was thinking about you and your farewell talk all day. I love the pictures and the highlights. Wish I could hear the music. Quinton's talk was meaningful and from his heart. On the way Yesenia was wishing we had even one lei for him. I love singing "aloha oe" for missionaries.
Mimi said: Noelle, you have a wonderful attitude! You will represent us and the Savior very well. Thanks.
I'm so glad I got the chance to see you before I left. You're an amazing young lady, and you're going to be an incredible missionary. I only wish I could have heard the "talk right before you leave on your mission" instead of reading it.
i cant wait to see you guys soon. i agree that you'll be a great missionary.
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