Goodbye to the Larsens

Larsens are going home now. Mother of 12 children, Carol says goodbye to our group, soon be home with her family again.


Dairy farmers, Jack and Carol left their farm in the hands of 3 of their sons, to come on the mission.


Presenting the traditional signed picture of the Sydney Temple for them to take home with them. The senior couples have all written a message on the back of the picture.

Our mission president and his wife

President and Sister Scruggs (Bud and Shirley)

Cevallos Family

Alicia, Maria, Ivan, and Ivan--in their new home


We have been visiting with this family for a major portion of our time in Australia.


Holding a root beer float, Ivan is playing one of our games!

Dinner with Doug and Joan Howard

Though related distantly, they still treated us like royalty.


Doug and Joan live in Moss Vale, New South Wales, 1 1/2-hour drive from Sydney.

Australia Day parade in Moss Vale, NSW

We're watching with Doug and Joan Howard.

Tracey's special assignment

"Official" family history puzzle, custom made for Tracey!


Double click on the picture to see it more closely.

Tracey's gift to Aydin

Tracey, Toni, Tjana, and Aydin


A 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of a koala, framed for Aydin's bedroom