“We need thousands of more couples serving in the missions of the Church. Every mission president pleads for them. They…can leave the grandchildren. Those little darlings will be just fine, and I promise you will do things for them in the service of the Lord that, worlds without end, you could never do if you stayed home to hover over them. What greater gift could grandparents give their posterity than to say by deed as well as word, “In this family we serve missions!”
-Jeffrey R. Holland
Friday, April 27, 2012
Departure Delay...
Earlier this week, Sam fell in the shower and landed in the hospital for a few days. He has several severely broken ribs, and rib, shoulder, and lung bruising. He is now home on heavy pain meds and is looking at a six week or longer recovery. So the mission departure is on hold for a month or two. When they get the bill of good health form the doctor, they will continue with the original mission plans. For now Sam has to learn how to be a good patient. And Marilyn will be a nurse with patience. Send them your prayers! Reminds me of their farewell talks two weeks ago. "Lessons to be learned from health challenges" and "Mountains to climb" that build testimony.