A spiritual feast was had by all at the District Conference in Bucharest Romania. Day one we went by bus about 3 hours north of Bucharest to the summer castle of King Carol the First. Fabulous to put it mildly. We weren't allowed to take interior photos so you'll just have to believe us...it was amazing! Then we spent a day in workshops, sharing testimonies and stories, and announcements. Said goodbye to 16 missionaries who are going home. Sister Lundberg had everyone sing a medley of Sisters in Zion and Hellman's Army which she recorded and is putting on Utube for our families to see. It sent chills to hear the strength of the men's voices singing. Can't wait to see utube. We rode 6.5 hours each way in a van stuffed with 9 of us missionaries - it was great fun but next time I think I'll take the train with a sleeper berth!
We have been called to serve in the Romania Bucharest Mission for 23 months. Our primary assignment will be to labor with Humanitarian/Welfare Services as the Country Directors. We will be working in Moldova, a small country next to Romania. We are to report to the Missionary Training Center at Provo, Utah on Monday April 26,2010. We will fly to Chisinau (kee-she-now),the capitol of Moldova, on May 7, 2010. Jesus Christ taught us to love one another. We will try to be excellent disciples of Christ as we love and serve the people of Moldova. We are VERY excited about our assignment, and ready for the adventure of our lives!
Tom and Toni were married in the Washington DC temple February 25, 1978. They have spent most of their married life in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Tom retired from the FBI and Toni retired from 20 years of selling real estate in Evansville, Indiana. They are parents to 5 grown children and 9 grandchildren. Their beloved Shi-Tzsu dog , Maxx, is being loved and cared for by the Silas Smith family while they serve their mission. Tom served a 2 year mission in Austrailia and is excited to now serve a mission with his eternal companion, Toni, in the eastern europe country of Moldova.
Conferences as a missionary truly are a spiritual feast! You two look great and so happy!
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