Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A Gift
I wondered if Gary would be absolutely bored stiff Monday as a newly set apart Elder stuck at home with Mom as his companion. To my delight he kept busy by packing up his bedroom belongings, and helping to remove all food storage boxes from Lisa's room to his room. We also ran a few errands. As the day progressed, I noticed how much I was enjoying being around him. He was so pleasant while still being delightful Gary, and of coarse no distraction caused by TV, loud music, or video games A nice dinner meal complete with sparkling cidar was followed by Family Home Evening. Gary had been asked to bear his testimony to us one more time before departing to South Africa. As Gary 'testified' of the reality of Jesus Christ, and bore the strongest testimony I have ever heard from him, I tenderly knew I was hearing a missionary bear his testimony. I could feel that missionary spirit. Already I could see a difference in him! Dad then gave him a loving, inspired Father's blessing. We ended a peaceful, sweet day with Gary's favorite game, scrabble! As the day ended I knew that a loving Heavenly Father had given me that day as a gift.
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2 comments:
:-) It was great to talk with you that day. I'm so glad #2 thought of it so I actually followed through with dialing the number--press and hold the 5 key until it beeps. So tough;-) Thank you for the forwarded arrival note from him, also.-M
Hi Pam,
Just saw your blog on David and Melissa's blog. It is amazing to think of your youngest children going on missions, including South Africa. Our neighbor went there and can make great facial expressions from the language he learned while there, I guess. :) Perhaps Gary will acquire this great ability, too!
Much love,
Liz
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