March 20 th , 2022 Newport Beach Temple A change is in the air! We can both feel it. We are having mixed feelings about the pending changes. Elder and Sister Smith, from Gilbert, arrived 2 weeks ago. Sister Smith will be taking Liz’s responsibilities. Elder Smith will be the medical advisor for the mission. He’s a retired pediatrician. Elder and Sister Tullis also arrived 2 weeks ago. Elder Tullis will be trained on finances, and Sister Tullis will help our current mission secretary, Sister Costlow. Elder and Sister Swannack arrived last Monday. He will take my place as the vehicle coordinator. Sister Swannack will be getting a diverse list of tasks that Liz and I were doing. So with 3 additional couples in the office, it is a little crowded. It will be better for them when Elder and Sister Brown, and Elder and Sister McAllister leave on April 6 th . It is strange training my replacement. ...