Yesterday was the Farewell testimonies and flag presentations for Elder and Sister Barrow and Prettyman. Each couple received a flag and had the opportunity to say a few words.
Elder Barrow said he's going home and will climb up in his attic and stand straight up. Also, if he ever builds another house and it has a basement, he'll be able to do the same. He's crawled around every attic and basement in the sites and enjoys being upright.
Sister Barrow recited a poem to us that was silly since Elder Prettyman recited one prior. She made us all laugh. She has worked so hard as a grounds sister. She's helped in the paint shop as well when we need help sanding. There's always sanding to do. She bore a powerful testimony. I'll miss her.
Sister Prettyman bore a powerful testimony and did her best not to be emotional. It didn't work but she held it together pretty well. Elder Prettyman told us that we FM missionaries do more than just sit around in the sites and tell stories. We actually go out and do the things that the early saints did. We take care of gardens and clean homes and fix and maintain. That got a pretty rousing laugh from everyone present. I don't know about President and Sister Rizley. They were there but I didn't look back to see if they understood. I look forward to staying in touch with this beautiful couple. They're off next March to Adam-ondi-Ahman to serve there.
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