Parting is a natural part in the process of life. Daily activity brings it to us in varied forms: a simple good-bye that is meant to last a few hours, a more extended farewell that stretches over a longer time, the difficult leave-taking that does not expect reunion, and the parting when death calls. Saying good-bye has at most times been difficult for me when it involves long separation, although such occasions hold a revered spot in memory.
Today we said our farewells to Elders McFarland and Walters. We have worked together with them since February 27, training into our new jobs, and have grown quite close to them. They are good elders.
At the end of my first day alone as mission historian–recorder I have organized the mess that is mine so that progress might proceed a little more orderly.
Rain fell all day. During the last week or two there has been a great deal of rain here.
William and his wonderful family of eight children received the second lesson tonight. They are very receptive.
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