At the conclusion of the Mission Presidents Seminar in Tallin, Estonia we took a ferry across the Gulf of Finland and we were priviledged to do a Temple Session in the Helsinki Temple. Above are pictures of the boat, the approach to Finland, those we ate breakfast with, also some of the ones we traveled with. Elder L. Tom Perry, his wife Barbara, and their grand-daughter Diana along with Elder & Sister Rasband of the Seventy. President and Sister Cranney have a son serving in our mission. They are from Orem/Provo are are serving over one of the Moscow missions. It was a wonderful end to a great conference. We were only in Finland for the day. We sure wished we could have stayed a day and seen some of the sights. Mike said that the airport and roads had really changed in 40 years. Maybe someday we will get back there.
Mike listened to the session in Finnish. He said he understood about 80%. I think we would be farther along in the language had we been assigned to Finland but oh well we will continue on in Russia. It was amazing to feel the difference when we entered Estonia & Finland. You could actually feel the freedoms they enjoy. We don't feel oppressed here in the mission but we definately did and do when we travel.
Quite interesting. The feeling and difference going and coming into Russia.
3 comments:
How exciting, sounds like you had a great trip!
What a great experience!!! Great picture collage, Good Job T!!! It looks a little chilly on the ferry! That's amazing you were able to go to a session in the Helsinki Temple. Love you.
How fun and exciting. I can't wait to hear more about it.
Sure love you both!!
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