Sad Farewell!

It is with great sadness (and fear) that we say goodbye to Elder and Sister Moon. They have been our office couple since our arrival and served with the Livingstones since March of 2008. We had a replacement scheduled in August but a medical emergency prevented that from happening. The Moons graciously stayed until a new replacement could be found. We waited and waited and sure enough we did get a new office couple assigned. Another medical emergency almost stopped this one again, but thankfully we learned that the James' from Roy, Utah will still come, only six weeks later. So the Moons continued their plans to be home before Thanksgiving.

Not enough can be said about what wonderful missionaries Annette and Bill Moon were. They shared their skills and talents in every conceivable way. They kept the office running smoothly and efficiently (which is a challenge in the Congo) and managed to do many other amazing things, too. They taught English classes, Annette taught piano lessons, they completed our kitchen renovation in the mission home, Bill repaired hospital equipment and they even taught missionary lessons, converting a wonderful family from Namibia. The list could go on and on. We will sing their praises forever and so will many many people in this country!  Most of all they became wonderful friends.

As much as we hated to say goodbye, we knew that there were many anxious people looking forward to their arrival home and we knew it was time for them to reunite with their family. We love them...we honor them... and appreciate all they have done to further the work here in DR Congo.

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