my parents, the missionaries.
These fine people are my parents.
Some of you reading this have met my mom. She has traveled with me to CKUs and conventions many times "back in the day" (I have been taking a break from work travel). This week, we bid farewell to my folks as they embarked on a new chapter in their lives together. They are off to Finland to serve a mission for our Church.
They'll be there for 18 months. I'm so proud of them (Finnish does NOT look easy to learn!), so pleased that they are doing this, and so grateful for the modern technology we have today, which will make it super easy to stay in touch just as much as we do already.
Aiti & Isa, rakastan sinua niin paljon!
Some of you reading this have met my mom. She has traveled with me to CKUs and conventions many times "back in the day" (I have been taking a break from work travel). This week, we bid farewell to my folks as they embarked on a new chapter in their lives together. They are off to Finland to serve a mission for our Church.
They'll be there for 18 months. I'm so proud of them (Finnish does NOT look easy to learn!), so pleased that they are doing this, and so grateful for the modern technology we have today, which will make it super easy to stay in touch just as much as we do already.
Aiti & Isa, rakastan sinua niin paljon!
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45 Comments:
Hi Becky! I will say a prayer for your parents as they embark on this addventure!
yeah for your parents! good luck to them.
so cool, you should definately go visit! =)
My dad went to Finland! Good luck to them!
How exciting for them! We have a son on a mission in Iowa and it is such a blessing for the whole family!
What an experience for the whole family! And yes, I've heard Finnish is a very difficult language - what a cool thing for them to learn and come home to teach you all.
How cool and very exciting, if not a little scary! They (and you) will be so blessed - we were when my parents were gone.
That's so cool! My parents are currently serving in Namibia (Cape Town South Africa Mission). They'll be home in a month. We do miss them but we are so happy they are doing what they are doing! And yes, the blessings are incredible!
Merilee
Congratulations on their call! My in-laws served in Nauvoo. They were great people before they went but it was amazing to see how the Lord can magnify us beyond our natural abilities.
Hi Becky! How exciting for all of you. What a great journey!
Congrats. What a fun mission. My uncle went there and loved it (yes, that was 30 + years ago). Good luck to your parents! And happy day, blessings to you and your family as your parents are away.
How neat! I've heard the people of Finland are wonderful! Actually, I saw a neat story that Diane Sawyer did on GMA this past winter from Helsinki... it looked absolutely beautiful!
I've heard Navajo is the most difficult language, then Finnish, so Wow, tough. I didn't realize they were leaving so soon. So that's why you were up at K&L's. (I met you at the park). I was meaning to come over and really meet you, but was so, so busy. But K&L are great! Just love 'em.
I think it's wonderful they're doing it together. What a blessing for them
We have a very good friend who served her mission in Finland from 91-93. She love love loved it! I'm sure your parents will have an amazing experience!
Congrats to your parents! My in-laws served a mission in Germany about 10 years ago. Part of the area was the same area where my FIL served his mission as a young man about 28 years prior. My hubby and I took care of their house and finances while they were gone. It was a tremendous blessing to our whole family. Of course they missed the grandkids while they were out but they were happy to serve the Lord.
I'm sure your parents will touch a lot of lives and will have a lot of wonderful experiences. Good luck to them and to you, too.
My husband's family is from Finland. All of his paternal great-grandparents came over in the early 1900's. His grandpa speaks Finnish. I love listening to him talk, but I don't know if I could ever learn it myself!
CONGRATS to your parents on their mission! It's great having parents on missions! It was such a great example for my kids. Definitely plan to go visit them! It's a trip you will never forget and its so fun to see them in their mission environment.
Congrats to your parents..AWESOME!
i hope they have a great time!
xoxo
ronee
What great examples your parents are!
Wishing your parents safe travels & good luck! & what an awesome photo!
How exciting--for your parents and you & your kids. Will say a prayer for them to have safe travels and ease in learning the language. Have a good weekend!
PS: would love to see the school years KOTM pages you've completed for the school year that just ended. Thanks.
How brave! Good luck!
You're parents are in Finland? OMG, I've lived in Finland and it's SOOOO nice there, especially this time of the year!! I hope they can deal with drunken Finns during Midsummer (and any other time of the year ;) Where are there in beautiful "Suomi"? By the way if my Finnish doesn't fail me (it's been a while) it's " Äiti & Isä rakastan
teidän niin paljon" But you did pretty good for starters, Becky :)
Finnish is hard to learn but once you've learned it, it's pretty cool. I wish your parents the very best of luck! I'm sure they'll love it there!
Love from Germany,
Jenny
Congrats!
Oh I just love them too! Good luck, can't wait to hear all about it. Many stories to tell.
I have ALWAYS wanted to serve a mission to Finland (my sweet husband seems to be o.k. with this dream and although it's years away he lets me talk about it, lol...) How I hope you post updates on their adventures! I'm sure your family will be blessed for their service.
Best of luck to your parents! It sounds like a fabulous experience.
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I hope they have a good time!
My husband's family hails from Finland! I'd LOVE to visit there someday!
WOW! Finland!...that is where my husband served! He loved it, I hope they have a great time also!
What a beautiful place to serve.
I'm sure they will have amazing photos and stories for you!
Safe travels to them.
I let out a big "oh how wonderful," when I saw this post. Great for them and your families too! My twin brothers just returned. They were both called to Brazil!
I am so happy for your parents!
On another note, is anyone in a good project 365 group on facebook? I was looking for one and wasn't sure which ones were ligit for our project! Thanks!
How wonderful. Our 2 sons just returned from their missions in Brazil. It was a great experience teaching the people.
How wonderful!
My in-laws have been serving for the Church for 2 years in Ecuador and have one year left. It is so neat to see the blessings that have come to our family from their service.
Good luck to your mom and dad!
SO cool that they are doing that!!! And Finland - how COOL!
That is so exciting for them and for your whole family. My parents are on their mission on a Navajo Reservation in New Mexico, they have really enjoyed it. It is funny because they will come back to 3 new grandbabies! They say it is a part of their blessings they receive for serving! :)
How exciting for your family. I hope you'll tell me your parents' names. My son just got his mission call last week to Helsinki Finland. He is thrilled. He enters the MTC in October. What a blessing. Our oldest son returns from serving his mission in Brasil in three weeks!! I'm sure my son will meet your parents. I'll tell him to tell them that I know you through Project 365....love it!
to finland, that is great!!! i am from finland, now living in germany though but visiting my family often. if your parents will be in the helsinki area i will probably meet them sometimes. i am going to finland this week again for a couple of weeks, i wonder if they will be at the stake conference :). i will have my eyes open for them and will go and say hi if i happen to see them.
what a wonderful thing to do as a couple, to serve a mission!
oh yes, i guess as a native finnish speaker i have to correct the sentece. the right way to say it is: Äiti & Isä, rakastan teitä niin paljon! :)
~Linda
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Welcome to your parents! We will take good care of them as we have taken of other missionaries who are now leaving and going home. Oh, how we miss them when they leave! So it's good to have others come and serve in their place.
I am living in Finland and working for the Church, so I will probably see them often. - And I have been reading your blog for a long time and enjoying it very much.
- outi
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Congratulations to your parents and welcome to Finland! We are great fans of yours, Becky, here in Finland too :)
We will take good care of your parents, don't worry about it.
And you should come and visit your parents and us sometime...
Heini
hemppa.wordpress.com
That's great! I hope they have a wonderful mission!
No way, no way!!!! Your parents are going to Finland on a mission. I'm from Finland. I'm LDS too. But I live in Canada now. Finnish is one of the hardest languages in the world but thank goodness many people there speak English too. I hope from the bottom of my heart that they'll love their mission. How exciting!!! :)
I actually served in Finland. I just got back two years ago. You can tell them not to worry. If they are anywhere in the main cities most people speak English as there are alot of immigrants. It's a tricky language, but people, especially members are always kind to help you out. They'll be able to get around, go to the grocery store, and such just fine. When it comes to teaching though... most of the senior couples in Finland work with inactive members alot. I only really knew of two couple that really 'tracted', but they want to talk to anybody they see. Just be really friendly, Finns aren't really used to that. =) I love them though. Such hard working, loving people. When you earn their trust they'll let you in. Tell them best of luck from me. Paljon Onnea!! Tervesia Sisar Rhodes
Becky,
I, too, have parents that are serving a mission right now. (In Wyoming at Martin's Cove.) There is no greater blessing in our lives than having my parents (and my children's grandparents) on a mission serving the Lord. Best of luck to your parents-what a wonderful gift they are giving you!
Amy Del Bello
Greetings from Lapland, Finland! Yes, I'm a finnish girl and I hope your parents enjoy their visit here.
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