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PANAMA...November 11 - 14, 2014

     We were fortunate to be able to travel to Panama for the Mission Presidents Seminar. We left Tuesday morning and arrived home Friday evening. What a wonderful experience. We were fed physically and spiritually.I told Spence even though we were not mission presidents, we were welcomed and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Spence had responsibilities but I pretty much just enjoyed myself. (Just like the IFA trips!") We listened to instruction and had our "buckets filled" with inspiration and knowledge that we are God's children, He loves us, and He wants us to return to live with Him for eternity. We truly feel the Lord is hastening His work, especially in Central America. Wednesday evening we watched the movie, "Meet the Mormons".   

     Thursday we had a few free hours and spent them with our group at the Mira Flores Locks at the Panama Canal (I have always  wanted to see it!), and boat trip along the canal waterways to view the plants and animals, and to a real mall! We don't have malls like that in Guatemala. In fact, I have not been to a mall since I left the states even though they have them here but we are just to busy to go to them...that puts a smile on Spence's face! That evening to drove to the Cardenas Chapel, next to the Panama Temple, where we were fed a wonderful meal. by Seth's friends, The Lambs! They were almost as excited to see us as we were to see them! We were entertained with native dances performed for us. It was so fun!

 Mira Flores locks. Ships are in the upper part of the picture. There is a large ship in the far right corner and a ferry just behind it. It is amazing to watch them 'lift up' and sail away!

These are the Lambs...members who took care of Seth, as a young missionary in Panama 20+ years ago. He ate many times at the Lambs enjoying the food, friends, and little bit of the USA. Thank you Lambs! The Lambs provided the meal. They were almost as excited to see us as we were to see them!
We were entertained with native dances performed for us. It was so fun!

 What an amazing sight just out our window of ships lining up throughout the night to go through the canal.
     Friday was our last day and it was perfect. We were taught by the Area Presidency and their wives. What inspired people.
     We feel so blessed to be here and able to serve. Although the days can be long, the work is work it! We are humbled to be trusted by the Lord to serve with all our heart, might, mind, and strength!