WIM Reunion a Fun Evening with Friends

There wasn’t much in the way of decor, but there was lots of hugs, handshakes and reminiscing when about 60 – young and not-so-young – returned missionaries gathered for a West Indies Mission reunion on Friday, October 4, 2013 in the BYU Wilkinson Center in Provo.  Special guests were President and Sister Benn from Georgetown, Guyana who had – earlier in the day – had their first experience with snow and cold but were warmed by the affection of those who served in their country.  We were also delighted to have in attendance, several who made history as the first North American young women to serve in the WIM.  It was a pot luck dinner which turned out to be a “loaves and fishes” miracle.  Only a few of the young missionaries brought food to share but all came with an appetite.  For awhile we were going to have a balanced meal of cookies and cake – but it turned out there was plenty of food and a good variety, as well.  It was such a fun evening – made even more so, because most stayed long after dinner to visit and relive their enthusiasm for missionary work.  Our reunion, which was supposed to be from 6 – 8 p.m. ended up being 6 until a little past 10 p.m.!!!  It was so much fun to see those with whom we served and who we have learned to love like family.