Come and see the third year of our mission in Australia!!




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The Adventures Continue!

Come and see the second year of our mission in Australia!!




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Gorge Wildlife Park

 

Day #2- off to Gorge Wildlife animal Park.  these kids want to see some kangaroos, 

koalas and wallabys!

 

 

 

 

 

even one with a joey in its pouch!

 

Albino Wallabys.

 

Yep we have camels in Adelaide!

 

And this strange creature- a cassawary.

 

A koala to hold and feed.  This was a great day.  Experiencing many new things

that we don't have in America. 

Kellers!

 

Dinner together at the mission home. 

 

Grandma C's homemade chicken noodle soup.  Yummy!!

 

After a good nights sleep we were off for our first adventure-to see the largest rocking horse

in the world.  That  is the Keller family waving from the top inspite of the frigid temperature 

that day, with wind, rain and hail!

 

 

Brighton found a rocking horse inside where it was nice and warm.  

 

Brinley trying a special Australian treat- Fairy Bread.  

 

Earning a certificate certifying they actually climbed to the top of the biggest

rocking horse in the world.  

 

Souvenier from the Toy Factory.  Keller kids love stuffed animals. 

 

Nothing like hot chocolate with marshmallows on a cold day.  

 

Family from the USA!

 

Look who we found at the Adelaide Airport!!  Our daughter and son-in-law and 4 of our

granchildren arrived for a visit.  We are sooooooo excited! Welcome to Adelaide!

 

First to appear were Brinley(7) and Jalen(13).  They have gotten so tall in a year!

 

Next was Preston who has really grown.  Preston is 9 years old and will be

starting 4th grade in the fall.

 

And who survived the 17 hour plane ride and still has a smile on his face?  Two

year old Brighton who remembered us!!!  We were so happy he ran to hug us. And

thats Jaimie smiling also.  Happy to have arrived and ready for this adventure

to begin.

 

And here comes Mike bringing the carseat.  We are so very happy they are here.

That is one long flight for a family of 6 to make. 

 

 

Best thing EVER!!!!  Blessed to be a grandmother:)

 

Blessed to be a grandfather!

 

Together again:)  Can't believe how much they have all grown.  I don't know who is most 

excited us or them. 

 

Brighton helping load the luggage into the mission trailor.  I think he's pretty happy

to be off of that plane!

 

And we're off!  Four adults, 4 children, 9 large suitcases and a whole bunch of

carry-ons.  Let the fun begin!  Family is what its all about. We know families can

be together forever through Heavenly Fathers plan. 

Baptism today!

 

Today was a very special day for Shanaya Astrid Gordon.  Shanaya was baptized

and became the newest member of the Prospect Ward.  Congratulations Shanaya!

You are a beautiful shining light to your family and to all of us. We love you.

 

Sister Taylor and Sister Villenueva are sporting big smiles on this wonderful day.

They have been angels to Shanaya as they have taught her about following the

Savior and being baptized. Shanaya was baptized by Brother Addis. 

 

President Parker and Elder Larkin are happy to share this great message of the 

restored Gospel as we invite all to come unto Christ. 

Specialty Training

 

Today we were with the great Mildura Zone for Specialty Training. Love these valiant

missionaries so much.  They are blessed to have 2 wonderful senior couples who

help them and watch over them.  The St. Johns serving in Berri/Renmark and the

Jurgens in Mildura.  What would we do without senior couples??  It was so

great being with these missionaries.  Loved the spirit we feel when we are with them and

love hearing their comments and experiences.  

Elder and Sister St. John, Sister Rougeau, Sister Truman, Elder and Sister Jurgens

middle: Elder T. Johnson, Elder Lapenmal. Elder Burdge, Elder McMurray, Elder

Martin,  Elder Paeu. Back: Elder AuWong, Elder Raqista Elder Flinders, Elder Christy,

President Parker, Elder K. Johnson.

 

Celebrated 2 birthdays while we were there.  It was Elder Christys birthday today and

Sister Truman arrived to the mission just in time for us to celebrate her birthday 

which was June 26th. Happy Birthday!! We rejoice with each of these dedicated,

hard working, loving missionaries who just want to serve the Lord. Its  such a blessing 

and privilege to serve with every one of them.