A VERY SAD

GOOD-BYE

TO ROSTOV FRIENDS......

We knew it would happen on Saturday.....that we would have to BID tearful good-byes to our many friends from Rostov........

It was indeed just that.......

FRIDAY NIGHT Katya wanted to give us a couple of 'presents' from she and her mother (who was unable to come)......so very sweet!! This was done before the TESTIMONY MEETING they held as a group after they finished the last Session of the day.

She HANDMADE us a counted cross (she also loves to do needle work!) picture of a RUSSIAN BLACK LAQUER BOX with WOODEN STIRRING SPOONS!! So perfect for remember our Russian friends!

And her mother gave us each a BOOKMARK made out of tree bark......from VLADIVOSTOK Russia!!! WOW.....what wonderful, memorable gifts.

Close up of the needlework....we will have it framed when we get home from our mission.....

She wanted to get a little something that she could remember her trip here by.....she found the 'perfect' thing....a set of 3 BRACELETS....talking about 'eternal happiness'......

Very befitting of the temple I would say!

NEXT WEEK: ESTONIA!!!! We are ready for a ASUNTOLA FULL OF GREAT PEOPLE FROM ESTONIA!!! Elinn, wish you could be here!! :-) And many returning friends as well!!