In church on Sunday, Dan was conducting in sacrament meeting and was announcing the upcoming ward temple night. He remarked that Dawson would be receiving his own endowment at the next ward temple night and that our daughter, Lindsey, will have just returned from her mission the day before and would be with us. As he said these words I became over come with emotion and gratitude for my family. So blessed to have one child returning and one preparing to serve the Lord! I teared up as I felt the Love of the Lord envelope me with gratitude and joy! Sydne Davies remarked to me later that day that she experienced that same feeling of happiness when Dan spoke those words. She has a daughter serving in Canada as well.
I had told someone that I was glad that we get one month off in December from paying our $400. mission payment. When I considered that later, I realized that it was a priveledge to have a missionary serving and that $400. monthy payment is a small price to pay for the blessings that come from having a missionary serving the Lord.
With Andrew planning a mission in the future (he is age 15), it is joy to parents to have all four children choose to serve the Lord as missionaries.
Danielle Washington DC North and temple visitor center
Lindsey Vancouver Canada
Dawson San Jose California Spanish speaking
Andrew ?
