Great Meeting!

It's not really my story, but it needs telling. Several days ago the missionaries were anticipating going to a Regional meeting that would feature Elder Bednar. In their excitement they mentioned to Rick that they needed a ride to the meeting. Because one of the three Elders was a District Leader and would be going early, leaving the others to find their own way there, Rick decided he could afford a day off and not only drive them to the meeting but hopefully get to hear the message. Success, his ploy worked and because he went dressed for the part he got in!!!

He said it was a most memorable meeting and mostly because he didn't follow a specific outline and just talk for those two hours. He read them a scripture regarding meeting together and having the spirit of the Lord with them because they were on his errand. His message was basically to help them understand because they were on the Lord's errand they could anticipate having the Holy Ghost to attend them. They just needed to learn to listen and to move out of the way. He fielded questions from the Elders and Rick said he handled each of their questions with interest and insight. As the meeting was winding down Elder Bednar asked them to pack up everything, get it zipped up and put away, then he would conclude with his testimony. Then after the song and prayer the Elders would be invited row by row to come up and have a few moments to shake hands and meet face to face. Rick said it was so impressive that once he began his testimony how peaceful it was because the focus was where it needed to be. It was several hours well spent at the feet of an apostle and Rick was so glad he could be there and learn. As we talked with the Elders later that evening they felt the same.

While at the meeting Rick had occasion to see the last Elders that were living with us, Elder Hitchins and Elder Trubey. They are now both Zone Leaders, and said things have gone well for them. Elder Hitchins said the home he moved into after leaving us in Orem didn't last long. They had to find other accommodations because the husband passed away.

Not a day goes by that when something happens to those Elders' living with us I don't think of either Brian or Cory. I hope to be able to make a small difference in their lives as I hope someone did for Brian and Cory. Serving a mission can be an an incredibly hard thing to do and I appreciate more and more their sacrifice and determination.