Family Reunion

I have to say that with Ed in Pennsylvania I truly do believe that this life is just not enough time to spend with family. Ed sent me a flash drive for work and inside was a little note: "Hi Honey. I love you. Where are you. I am here alone. See you on Friday. Love Ed." As I used to say: Loneliness is the lack of a specific person. I am so grateful for eternal marriage; that families CAN be together forever.

One of the many little signs up around the mission is one that tells us: Heavenly Father is organizing a family reunion and I am helping!

With Ed in PA and trying to recover from a bad cold I didn't do much but try and help keep things going at work. One incident was memorable. We have a Samoan sister who is transcribing audio tapes made in Samoa in the 1970's. Last week she came to me upset with the content of a certain history she was doing. It included stories of power, greed, control, murder and other unsavory subjects. She did not want to include these stories as they were difficult to listen to and she thought not very relevant to the genealogies of these families. I quickly prayed to give the right answer to her. The answer came just as quickly. I told her that I'm sure Joseph was sick at heart as he translated the plates and included the stories of the women and children being thrown into the fire because of their faith or feeling the fear of the Lamanite girls who were kidnapped by the wicked priests of Noah. The Old Testament is filled with stories that are difficult for us to comprehend, but these stories bring us gratitude for our blessings and awe at the faithfulness of those who lived through these circumstances with honor and integrity.

I am so thankful to be here and to have the opportunity to do this work. I know this is where the Lord wants us right now. I am grateful for the spirit of Elijah that has been planted in my heart.