Wednesday, August 21, 2013

          There was a little time to check out cards and study in the training room this afternoon and there were two of us taking advantage of that opportunity.  I asked the young woman if she would like me to help her study and she quickly agreed.  In visiting, I learned that she speaks some English, is a teacher who teaches Spanish half days, and had a missionary companion from Boise, ID!  She was so excited to hear that I was from Idaho.  Her goal is to save her money for a year and travel to the US—to Idaho—and visit her companion.  We laughed and chatted companionably for a few minute (of course, in a quiet and temple appropriate manner) and it was fun to help her practice and share some experiences.

          Glade met a young man who came today for the first time.  He has a mission call to Peru.  His father is an alcoholic and his mother has left the family for someone else; so he is alone in his Gospel pursuit, but so excited to serve a mission.  He was accompanied by faithful and supportive members from his ward who have stepped up to be “his family.”  It is always inspiring to watch people move forward in their faith despite opposition and obstacles.  He will be a great missionary.