We had a yummy dinner, the tradition is ribs. And then my very favorite meeting of all.
A private testimony meeting. This is so incredible. To have them share their feelings the night before they head home is an experience I just can't explain. They grow from boys to men in these two years, they change in so many ways. They develop so many incredible characteristics that it would take a life time to develop with out a mission. And they know this and have such gratitude for this experience and what is has done for them. They are profoundly grateful for the privilege , the honor of serving a mission. Most of them express the desire to stay if they could. They are excited to see family, but are leaving a portion of their hearts here in Virginia. And they realize that the greatest conversion work they did on their missions was themselves.
Pres. Albright told them that in the MTC we were told that even without converting anyone else, missions would be worth it because of what it does for the missionaries. It creates a whole army of Latter-Day Leaders armed with gospel knowledge and unwavering testimonies.
I wish all the parents and families could observe this meeting and your hearts would swell with pride at what and who your sons and daughters have become. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. We love them. 
Elder and Sister Clawson, Elders Schaelling, Hill, Garlick, Holmstead, Wallace, Sackett, Sis and Pres. Albright, Back Row: Elders Peterson, Bullock, Logan, McFarlane, Robbins.
Dinner with Departing missionaries. Elder Wallace's family came to dinner also. His parents came from Texas and his Brother and Sister in Law live right here in the mission. The Ericksons also attended. Also pictured are the Clawsons, a wonderful couple from St. George Utah who have been serving at the Quantico Marine Base. Elder Clawson is retired Marine and they were devoted and loved by the base.
Pres Albright with Elders Hill, Bullock, Schaelling, McFarlane, Garlick, Robbins, Peterson, Wallace, Logan, Sackett, Parker, and Schmidt.
Elder Bullock hangs his tie.
Elders Doman (Assistant),Garlick, Holmstead (Assistant) and Sackett
Elders Robbins, McFarlane, and Logan
Elders Peterson and Hill
Elder and Sister Clawson, Elders Schaelling, Hill, Garlick, Holmstead, Wallace, Sackett, Sis and Pres. Albright, Back Row: Elders Peterson, Bullock, Logan, McFarlane, Robbins.
Dinner with Departing missionaries. Elder Wallace's family came to dinner also. His parents came from Texas and his Brother and Sister in Law live right here in the mission. The Ericksons also attended. Also pictured are the Clawsons, a wonderful couple from St. George Utah who have been serving at the Quantico Marine Base. Elder Clawson is retired Marine and they were devoted and loved by the base.
Pres Albright with Elders Hill, Bullock, Schaelling, McFarlane, Garlick, Robbins, Peterson, Wallace, Logan, Sackett, Parker, and Schmidt.
Elder Bullock hangs his tie.
Elders Doman (Assistant),Garlick, Holmstead (Assistant) and Sackett
Elders Robbins, McFarlane, and Logan
Elders Peterson and Hill
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