Stops 3-5 on our Trek to Take Missionaries Home.

We drove down a beautiful lane, went quite a distance in Takha Mau, down a distant lane in farm country to find Elder's Um's home. He was greeted warmly by a family delighted to have him home. They were able to build a larger home while Elder Um was gone. One of the blessings they received from him serving. They invited us to go up in the home and wanted Scott to offer a prayer. So we did. The family made a Returned With Honor sign for Elder Um. He is standing by it.

The sign says: Elder Um Returned With Honor after Serving his best to the Lord. Welcome home. They made the sign on what they had. No big banner, or poster board messages. It was a simple and sincere welcome home. I loved it. Signs of growth in the Church when families start making signs, right? Elder Um, I believe is in the Elder's Quorum with Elder Samat.

Our 4th stop was to deliver Sister Vo. Sister Vo has no living family. Her Mom died years ago, and her Father died last year while she was serving. Her good friend and former trainer, Sister Mai, invited her to live in her home. She gladly accepted. She was thrilled with this home. Sister Mai was on a trip to Vietnam, but had the home clean and welcoming for her. We got the key from the branch president who lives just around the corner. So we went to their home to thank them. Their daughter has received some assistance for surgery that has saved her life and they were happy to see us.

Sister Vo is doing well. She comes to the mission home about 3 times a week to teach Elder Snyder Vietnamese.
Our 5th and final stop was to Elder Long's home. He has a very nice home and beautiful yard with lots of fruit trees also. They served us a Cambodian special dish of Curry and also some fresh mangoes. We were still hungry and enjoyed the food they gave us. Elder Long's family are not members except for one sister and a brother who had to go to work before we got there. He has a great family who are proud of him and his service.

We returned home about 4:30 p.m. after leaving around 9:00 a.m. It was a great day and we felt very rejuvenated to deliver all of these special young men and women to those that love them!