We said goodbye to the Nash Family today. They are heading back to SLC to start a new chapter of their life. Elder Nash has been the Area President here in Peru since 2007 and it is time for him to accept new church responsibilities. Shelly and Spencer left just hours after this photo was taken, but Elder Nash will be with us on our flight out on Thursday. Steve told Elder Nash that we were on his flight by special request from the First Presidency to make sure that he boarded. :)
Shelly has been my friend and Visiting Teacher since we arrived. The very first Sunday that we met, she looked at me and said you must be Jaclyn. She is a good friend of the Area President in Buenos Aires who had told her of our arrival. It was so comforting. There is something about being 'known' in this strange lifestyle we lead where we have to start all over every couple of years.
Shelly has taught me so much in the year we have been in Peru. She is such a light and shining example of everything that a great woman represents. We have enjoyed the football games together, walks, spanish class, tennis and most of all, the laughs. We will really miss you!
This is such a great group of people. The Nashs' have touched so many lives. We had the priveledge of making a video with memories and photos from people who are currently living here and those who have moved on. Everyone was so eager to contribute.
What the heck was I doing? Trying to make light of goodbyes. I have said it a hundred times, but goodbye are the very worst part of this life.
Cherilyn and Betty Ann. What would I do without these great women? And how did my bangs get so stinkin' short? Just sayin'.
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