Notes from the Battalion: Yes, Transfers Again Already

Transfers! We didn’t get transferred. Whew!

We were so happy to see six of our Sisters again who had been gone for 3 months. We missed them! But two more went out. At least they are not too far and we hope they bring some of the people they are teaching to the Battalion. When we are on shift, of course.

We didn’t get any new Battalion Sisters, but the mission got 14 new missionaries. I took them all on tour while all of the Battalion Sisters were in transfer meeting finding out who their new companions would be and what areas they will be serving in. The new missionary group I took on tour was a little quieter than normal. I think they were exhausted. There were four Sisters and ten Elders. The printer on our old-timey camera is out of order. Too bad. I like them to have a picture of themselves on their first full day in the mission.

I always give my phone to one of the Assistants to the President so I can have the transfer pictures. This time I gave it to him a little earlier than usual. I saw him snapping pictures all around so I told him to make me some memories. He did! He took amusing pictures and videoed how long it took for all of the Battalion Sisters and seniors to assemble on the steps. Two minutes and 57 seconds. He also took a selfie that I think is priceless.

Sister Huang got home safe and sound. Sister Teanoa had a few crazy twists and turns, but finally got home after 40 hours. Whew!

We knew Sister Anderson would be going full pross and we wanted to have dinner with her and Sister Dunaway. We went to a Peruvian/Brazilian place in their area. Pretty good! And great company.

We have two new senior couples now serving at the Battalion. I have only met one of the couples when they came in to get their box of costumes. We look forward to meeting the other couple and getting to know them all. The Millers headed home to Arizona on Saturday. They had invited their neighbor to come and take a tour for the last 18 months. About a half hour before they were done with their last shift, the neighbor came! Sister Miller took the tour and it was a very happy ending for her mission service.