We went to the wreath laying at Ft. Rosecrans Cemetery again this year. Luckily, we got there early enough to have a seat for the ceremony. Last year we stood for over an hour because we were only 15 minutes early.
They have all branches of the military represented.
Elder and Sister Glahn hosted a Christmas FHE at their apartment. It was so fun. We had dinner and then did a white elephant exchange. I got a wonderful wall hanging I hope to quilt at home and Jim got a steamer! It was so funny!
The Senior Missionaries were asked to help with gifts for those young Elders and Sisters who would not be getting gifts in the mail. I was asked to make 10 Christmas pillowcases. It was supposed to be easy and it was once I got the hang of it. They have french seams which I had never done before.
We had our last graduation before Christmas. On family day we had three Marines who were ordained Elders after the cake cutting ceremony.
Below is Tye Parsons and his Mom. President Bennett did the ordination.
We would have an extremely hard time during all we need to do on family day without the help of Elder and Sister Moore, who cut and serve the cakes after the ceremony.
This young man is amazing! He had been hurting for a few weeks and received a priesthood blessing. He pushed through the pain and made it through the crucible. It turns out he had a broken femur! He had to have three screws placed and is now going to have to be in the Basic Marine Platoon for six months to recover. Hopefully, he will be able to work desk jobs while he recovers.
He was so happy he could go home with his family for the holidays.
We were privileged to be invited to Kendal Ianuzi's wedding to Nathan Poulson, from Poway, California. It is such a small world. Nathan's family is good friends with Brother and Sister Baird, who serve with us at the base.
We got to see many of our good friends from New York. Below is Brittany and her husband, Grant.
Don and Patti were wonderful! We had dinner together the night before the wedding and enjoyed a great time catching up!
Here is the happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Poulson!
And the proud parents, Bill and Tawni!! We had such a wonderful reunion with everyone!
We also spent time with Misa Morreall and had the opportunity to drive her to the airport after the reception and catch up. We love all of our precious NY friends!
Finally, we got to give the Bairds and Bullicks their Christmas presents. We love these couples who serve with us at the base. We will miss them so much when we leave in March. We hope to come back for visits.
Of course, the men needed to have Marine Corps briefcases when they work on the base!!
While we serve here in California this holiday season, we are thinking of our friends and family and hope all will be blessed with health and happiness.
We remember the birth of the Savior of the world and the role he plays in the eternal plan by allowing us to return to live once again with Him.
We love the gospel of Jesus Christ and are so thankful to serve.
