MOMENTS MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Riley Nicole Wallton - GreatGranddaughter - Born December 15, 2012 at McKay Dee Hospital, Ogden, Utah 

The proud parents - Heather & Corey Walton

"FOREVER FRIENDS"

Sarah Tonkin,  Sister Henderson (me), Elder Khanyle,  Jennifer  Tonkin

Sister Oldham, me, Jennifer Tonkin

Sister Henderson & Sister Nye

Angela Zenda & Sister Henderson

Jenny & Sis H

Juanita September & Sister Henderson

Sarah, Michael, Jenny & Ines Tonkin

CAPE TOWN MISSION COUPLES CONFERENCE GROUP

Group photo at Arderns Gardens 

My new found friend, Sister Louise Nye

How fun is this!!!

Three days of training, eating and playing. Rubbing shoulders with the salt of the earth, it can't get any better than this. The conference was held at President and Sister Woods, the mission home. Couples drove or were flown to Cape Town from East London, Port Elizabeth, Port Alfred and Namibia. This was also a farewell to Elder and Sister Nye.  We had not met until this conference we had only spoke on the phone.  Sister Nye and I felt like we had know each other all our lives. She reminds me of my Aunt Fran, funny, clever and a joy to be with. We wish them the best and hope to see them again one day.

A NIGHT AT THE BALLET

My handsome Elder Henderson

My BFF, Jennifer Tonkin

Another wonderful friend, Sister Carolyn Oldham

DAY 15 & GOOD BYE FOR NOW

I guess it had to happen, the end of this "2 Weeks of Bliss." There were no pictures taken this day, only those taken in our mind and hearts. I don't know if our daughter will ever understand the full impact of what she did in sacrificing her time to work long hours and her money to come to visit us. I had suffered a great deal with being home sick before this, however, after Kami and Amanda left a peace came over me that is unexplainable, for this I will be forever grateful. I have been able to submerge myself into the work of the Lord like never before.

Kami finishing packing after afterwhich we went over to the Howard Center for brunch at Grace's and to meet Brice, our sweet friend. While there Jenny came to say good-bye and brought them both a gift.

The airport was sad but not as sad as our last parting, it was filled more with gratitude and love. THANK YOU OUR DARLING DAUGHTER.....THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
God be with you until we meet again. xoxox

Day 14

Pretending it's warm on a bright sunny day a Camp's Bay 

"Good Bye" my sweet Manny...until we hug again!

DAY 13

Once again we went to the office first thing to get our work done. Then off to Somerset to inspect. We spent the rest of the day a the Kristenboch Gardens. Later we ate at Panorittis for a yummy meal. 

DAY 12

Today was another busy one......Elder H and I went to the office in the morning while the girls got ready. I took them back to the V&A Waterfront to do some shopping. From there we went to Canal Walk. I was able to finish up my Christmas shopping so Kami could take it home in her extra suit case.

They loved Canal Walk. There are 400 stores of all kinds. We could not keep Amanda away from the shoes store. Cape Town is a place of very high fashion.

That afternoon we went to the  ****** hospital where the first heart transplant took place. The tour took about 2 hours and even I found it very interesting. With Kami being in the field of heart treatment she absolutely loved it. Their are life size figures of wax and real life settings. I have pictures and will post them as soon as I can find them on my lap top.

That evening we took the girls to eat at Magica Roma the number 100 best restaurant in South Africa with a delectable Italian cuisine. Then loved it!

DAY 11

Oh my gosh, can we take him home? Fun time at the Cheetah Outreach near Somerset West. Amanda loved it as we all did. Then off to Ardurns Gardens and to the Cavendish Mall to meet Juanita. Another glorious day!