Welcome Dinner in Laie

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Upon arrival in Laie, we were greeted by other senior missionaries at a simple dinner.   Among the group were Paul and Harriett Kirkland, past members of Roger and Penny's ward in Payson UT.  It was fun to make that connection. 


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