TRANSFERS AND TENDER MERCIES

Today Robert was transferred. I am sure that it must be hard to move to a new city with a new companion the week before Christmas. Leaving behind all those that you love and care about. Friends and members who have become your family away from home.
Oh how I am thankful to the members of La Spezia for taking good care of our son and watching over him...and feeding him too.
He has met some special people who will hold a dear place in his heart for always.
The one tender mercy of all of this is the fact that he will be with Anziano Duque. Robert loves him. They have served in the same district before during the summer when he was in Ravenna. I am thankful to know that he will be spending the holidays with someone that he knows. Ben Lehnardt is also in his district now, so that will also be another familiar face for him.
I am so thankful that the Lord in all his mercy, even though transfers are hard. this is one that Robert will be happy with.
One of my friends this morning asked me...how does it feel to know that his is probably his last city? Like I told her, too many emotions to really think about it. I remember how I felt at the end, and I'm sure Robert is feeling the same way. Sad, Happy, Scared, Emotional, etc...the list goes on and on. For now I hope that he is savoring every minute of every day.

In the meantime...we are busy with Christmas, basketball, homework, church callings, surgery in a few days, and enjoying some white stuff on the ground. Finally a bit of snow. I am hoping for a bit more before Christmas. We shall see....