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I borrowed a couple of items from Sister Porter's blog to share with you all. Look closely at the picture of "transfers in the rain" and you'll see Elder Berge. He told us he was a driver that day. Then, there is a picture of zone conference. They have a wonderful tradition of singing to the lovely sisters who provide them with their fabulous feasts. And last but definitely not least is the report Sister Porter shared from Elder Scott's visit. I was especially touched by the apostolic blessing he pronounced upon the missionaries. What an awesome experience Jordan is having on his mission. He called on Mother's Day and sounded terrific. He is in Hamilton now and is just learning his way around the new area. He loves the people he serves, and he can't say enough good things about President and Sister Porter. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful people looking after my son.

The New Zealand Auckland Mission was fortunate enough to have Elder Richard G. Scott come and lift the missionaries for 4 hours on 30 April 2009! It was a spiritual feast! Your missionaries may have told you about it. Not all the mission was allowed to come because of distances in the mission. I wasn't able to provide any pictures because everything was done inside the chapel, however, I wanted to share with you the Apostolic blessing that was pronounced upon your sons and daughters-including every missionary within the mission.

Elder Richard G. Scott’s Apostolic Blessing on NZAM:
“As you ponder and try to understand who the Savior is during your mission, you will understand him more fully and it will be the foundation of your life. For those of you who are mastering another language I invoke a blessing of the gift of tongues. You exercise that gift with faith. After today you should find a greater ability to learn and communicate in an acquired tongue. What would I have you remember from our experience together, just one thing, an individual—insignificant and not very strong or capable but with the mantle and keys of an apostle said to you:
‘I positively know and bear witness that Jesus Christ lives. He is a glorified resurrected being of perfect love. He personally guides this church. And I accept responsibility before my Father in Heaven for what I say for it is true. His Son lives!’”