We welcomed Joe's parent's home from India a week ago today. If you have ever flown into Salt Lake City you have probably seen a few swarms of people gathered at the bottom of the escalator holding up signs such as "Welcome Home Elder" or "Return With Honor" or "We Love You" written in one or more languages. If you are not LDS that may seem odd. Every day there are missionaries returning home from 18 month or two year missions to all over the world, for our Church. We were privileged to have Joe's parents serve their second mission in India. I got to read a letter from their mission president last night and actually found out that they hold the record for the longest time spent on a mission in India ("India overload"). They have grown what was an 8 person meeting to an 83 person branch. We know that they have made a huge difference in the lives of the Indian people and are so grateful to have them. What great examples they are for not only us but our children. We love you Grandpa and Grandma!
We also got to welcome Joe's sister Vivian and her family home from Australia last night. They have lived in Canberra Australia for the past six months and will now be living in Utah. We are so excited to have them close! We're looking forward to the rest of Joe's family coming into town in a week for the Brown Family Reunion. I am also counting down the days until my family comes to visit for Norah's birthday next month. Gosh, we love our families.
I just have to laugh at Sara's face.
Poor thing had just gotten home from India a few hours earlier and had not had a decent sleep in days.
Meeting Grandpa for the first time
India? That must have been quite an expierience. good for them! We are getting hitched in Utah. We will be figuring out exactly where and what time in the next two weeks. I will get your address and send an invite!
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