When we were oriented and trained before leaving for this mission we were informed that an occasion might arise when Elder Wells would be required to accompany an elder home because of illness. That occasion arose last week when a good young elder from Portland Oregon required some assistance. Elder Wells is right now in the United States and I am alone here in Johannesburg. He left on Wednesday morning, April 22 and will return next Wednesday, April 29. It was a long trip for him as he needed to fly from Johannesburg to Durban to pick up the young man, and then back to Johannesburg to catch the long flight to Atlanta, then to SLC, then Oregon, then back to SLC. But the children are glad to see him for a few days and he was able to take 2 big suitcases of acquired treasures home with him.
Thanks to the miracle of SKYPE we have been able to keep in touch and when the family gathered on Saturday, I participated from here through the computer. Amazing! The only drawback was that I joined their party from 2:30 am to 5:30 am for me. But it was worth every waking minute. I will be glad to have him back, though. You kind of get used to this 24/7 togetherness thing and it seems strange to be apart for so long. Besides, I really like that guy.
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It was amazing how normal it felt to just have Papa there as part of the gathering--as if no time at all had passed. And how incredible technology is, that you could just participate from the cupboard. "Go say hi to Grandma in the closet!"--almost like you were visiting from the other side of the veil or something. Those little kids have no idea how unusual it is. (But particularly the way Stef's Skype just lets you say hello without ringing--an angelic visitation!) We missed you! Love the darling salt shakers and seeing the other treasures. Go take a nap!
love,
Anita
We did love to have him home--if only for a short time. We definitely missed you, and now anticipate the fun things and stories you'll have to show us and share with us in January! We love the flat Nathaniel book--now Hazel wants to make a flat Hazey to send!
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