Friday was the last day that President Lusvardi met with us at the FM prayer meeting. Jordan presented him with a utility tool rather than the NRI flag that all other departing missionaries receive. Jordan told him that he would need to fix his own physical facility issues now that he was leaving us. No more putting in a work order.
He then left us with a few departing words. He told us that we were the key in keeping Old Nauvoo beautiful. It was the task we've been given and he was so appreciative of all of our efforts.
I expressed my thanks to him for his service and let him know he would be missed but looked forward to getting to know the Rizleys.
Later in the day we received this email from him along with the attached photo. He will be missed as he gave such powerful mission trainings. I now know how missionaries feel about their mission presidents. Thank you President Lusvardi!
Dear Friends,
What a wonderful day this is as we welcome President and Sister Rizley to the Illinois Nauvoo Historic Site!
It has been such a blessing serving with each of you. Thank you for your kindness and generosity towards Sister Lusvardi and me. We can honestly say that we have loved every day of our missions. The following verse from Moroni chapter 8 is on my mind this morning. Verse 3 - “I am mindful of you always in my prayers, continually praying unto God the Father in the name of his Holy Child, Jesus, that he, through his infinite grace, will keep you through the endurance of faith on his name to the end.”
President and Sister Rizley are marvelous and you will love them instantly. We know that Heavenly Father is watching over Nauvoo because He has evidenced that by calling the Rizley’s.
You may have noticed that this message has come from my personal email account. In the future, if you wish to contact us, may I suggest the following:
Julianne Lusvardi - jlusvardi@gmail.com 801-380-7080
Mark Lusvardi - mlusvardi@gmail.com 801-718-4482
President and Sister Rizley will not use the mobile numbers that we have used in the mission. Sister Lusvardi and I will continue to have those numbers as well so if you may also use those numbers if you wish.
Our heartfelt prayers go out to Heavenly Father to bless each one of you.
With much love and appreciation,
President & Sister Lusvardi
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