On December 19th we headed to Dublin for the all Ireland mission Christmas party. It was a pretty cold and snowy day. President Griffiths didn't want any of the young missionaries driving so they all caught the train and Elder Holt and I traveled with the McBrides in the mission van. It was filled with luggage and Christmas packages for the missionaries.
It was cold and slow going but we made it and soon we were warmed by the spirit of the meeting and the association with the other missionaries. 
The Relief Society in Finglas Ward served us a wonderful Christmas dinner. 
Everyone enjoyed being together.
Young and old....er.....
Sister Neely brought the journal of her ancestors that were here the same time as mine. We are sure they knew each other since they were in the same places at the same time, and talked about the same people! That was fun! 
These are the cute sisters serving in Bangor. 
Our dear friends, the McDowell's....we know they will be transferred soon and it will be hard not to be near them. We've been close since the MTC! 
It's always fun to see the other couples. The Hancocks are on page 60 of the November Ensign! The Richins are serving their third mission....They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on St. Patrick's Day! They are all great examples to us. 
They Geilmans and the Neely's. We all received mission scarfs, ties and tee-shirts! It's fun to see everyone wearing them at zone conferences! 
President Griffiths. We watched the movie Remember the Titans and related it to missionary work. It was a great afternoon.
Sister Griffiths and daughter Kate. All of their family was able to join them for Christmas. Kate just returned from a mission in California. 
Elder Evans left Portadown to be a zone leader!
Our Belfast district...
The Belfast Zone.... We had a wonderful Christmas and we are enjoying the holiday week.
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