Conference Oct 2009

It was hard to say goodbye to all our friends in Hyderabad. Pres. Venkat announced at the end of conference that "The Kaspers" were leaving. Our last Sunday in Hyderabad. It was a bit teary....but filled with so much love.
This is Shanth Kumar and Prasanna.

Sangeetha is pregnant with baby #2. She and Praveen and Jason moved to Puni several months ago but came back for conference this weekend. We were so happy to get to see them one more time before we go. We love their sweet family.

Israel Solochana and his mom. They are members of 1st branch.

Elder Barr, Elder, Elder Jenks our district leader, Elder Reiley and Elder Chigeraputi. We've had so much fun with these 1st branch elders. They make District meeting fun but we learn also. We're so blessed to have served with so many good elders.

Elder Barr getting a back and neck adjustment by Elder K...

Sister Shante took good care of us when we first came. She was the first member we visited for dinner. The kids are just branch members who wanted to be in the picture.

Brother Gopal served in 2nd branch presidency. He is a Homeopathic doctor. We always looked forward to his pleasant personality. He's married to Vanaja Sudhamalla. She is also A homeopathic doctor. They have their own office.
The pretty lady in pink is Alice. She is Shanth's mom and she lost her husband about a year ago. Her husband was the 1st funeral they have ever done in West Marredpally church and Pres. Venod did a great job of putting the details together for that.

Archana Thomas and her 2 boys. Arhcana is a new member of the church. She is also Kumar's sister. She's a delightful person.

Our 4th branch Single Adults with Pres. Venkat. Just before lunch inbetween the conferences.

Hema Gutty and Saritha. Hema always looks like that!! Love her big smile and laughter. She also sings indian music very nicely.

In between conference sessions the sisters gathered in the relief society room to put together bags of clothing for the flood victims. There has been some tragic flooding in the villages near Hyderabad. Many lost their lives. Some villages lost all their belongings. Our church was the first to respond to a village about 4 hours outside the city. They went by bus and took food and helped to clean stuff up. Smot, the company who helps us with the projects of clean water for villages also came and distributed fresh water. Our single adults were there and helped distribute the water, food and etc...When it was time for them to go the villagers begged them not to leave. Our district Pres. told them they would come back. The church does so much good in this country. (Sudha in the orange. She is Vani's sister. Married to Padimala.)

Sister Das Relief Society pres of 4th branch for the 2nd time.....helping to bag clothing for the villagers. She and her family have been members about 4 years...Leaders from the beginning.

Mamatha, a beautiful new convert.

Vindya her daughter....I loved this girl from the beginning. She is not a member because she is only 17 and her father and grandmother will not allow her to join until she is older. Her mother has no say.

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