One great thing about living in London is that it is a prime place for visitors! If people aren’t visiting London, they frequently do pass through, and we still get to see them for a short period of time.
We were so lucky to have the Lincoln family (from our Jersey City days) come through London as they traveled from Qatar to Scotland. It helps that we have a couple Jersey City alumni in London to visit with!
Stephenson, White, & Lincoln Families
Another great thing about living in London is the opportunity we have to meet families who come through the BYU Study Abroad program as directors. It just so happens we had a special connection with the family that came for Winter and Spring semesters! The Otterstrom’s oldest son, Nils, recently married one of Chris’s younger cousins, Jessica. Because we had that connection and children the same age, we became great friends.
BYU Centre with Otterstrom Family
We can add that a ‘could-be downfall’ to living in London is that we have to say goodbye a lot! After having the Otterstrom’s in London for 6 months, it was really hard to say goodbye . . . after all, they were the closest link to family we have here!
How fun is that to see all those familiar faces in 1 picture. JC ward reunions could almost happen anywhere around the world with all the places people have moved. 🙂