going in circles‏ (from the president)

Dear Parents and Families,

It is Tuesday morning and preparation day again. Our alarm clock was displaced by startling claps of thunder. The weather here seems so dramatic. We love it when we get a little rain and I love it when the missionaries get to stay inside when there is lightning and thunder. It seems like only a minute ago that I sent the message about what Transfer Week is like, and here we are again. By now you have probably figured out that our measurement of time is a "transfer." Here is a summary of the transfer cycle:
Week One: Regular missionary work. All missionaries attend District Meeting on Friday. Zone Leaders have Zone Leaders' Council on Wednesday.
Week Two: Regular missionary work. All missionaries attend District Meeting on Friday. New missionaries and their trainers meet on Wednesday for more training. President Interviews begin.
Week Three: All missionaries meet for their respective Zone Conferences. President Interviews are also held.
Week Four: Regular missionary work. All missionaries attent District Meeting on Friday. President interviews completed. Zone Leaders' Council on Wednesday.
Week Five: Regular missionary work. All missionaries attend District Meeting. We often have a Senior Missionary Temple Outing. President Gee works on transfers.
Week Six: Tranfers, new missionaries arrive and returning missionaries leave for home. Regular District Meetings.

As you can tell, we are in week six. I hope this helps you visualize the system. Well, I am off for the kitchen. We are greeting twelve new Elders today. It is a highlight for President Gee and me to host them for an evening and get acquainted with them. We will say good-bye to six Elders this week and one more in a few days. The greetings are fun. The good-byes are tender. We are so grateful for the service these missionaries have given, and for all that the current missionaries are doing. It brings tears to my eyes when I read verses of scripture that tell of the blessings for those who share the gospel. Again, thanks for your prayers and support. Have a good week. President Gee sends his love.
Love, Sister Gee