Monday, May 20, 2013

Success

Ralph Waldo Emerson said "To know even one life breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded ." We still continue to keep busy with the temporal welfare of the missionaries. So at times we haven't had time to write. We don't get to go with the missionaries often but we continue to help our branch members in training and lifting the down trodden and afflicted . Its been a joy for us to serve in these two branches and have grown so very close to these wonderful people here.We have been blessed so much and have received far more than what we have given. Our service to others may not be dramatic non the less its the little acts of kindness, a smile, a hug, a word of encouragement, a visit to the sick that draws us closer to the Savior. This is what he did; he showed compassion to every one! As we follow him and strive to do what he would do if he were here,we in turn are blessed ten fold. We will ever be grateful for the humble people here and what they have taught us. We acknowledge his hand in all things, its amazing we are even here. We know this is where we are suppose to be at this time. We have a strong testimony of that! Our Mission has helped us evolve into something better than we were in the beginning. We will probably be here till the end of June so we can continue to help Pres. Stucki with the split of the Mission. Every one says how beautiful Palawan is so we are excited for the change and look forward to meeting the people there.

1 comment:

Janet Wilcox said...

Success...raising such amazing daughters. All four of your girls got together for a camping reunion here on the church property in our stake. Teija called Friday and we were able to fit a visit with them into our schedule Saturday. Megan also came with her kids for the visit. It was so GOOD to see them and visit. Love to all. --Janet