On Friday my parents had a televised interview with President Uchtdorf and were called to serve as Mission President and Companion beginning July 1st for 3 years. A priceless opportunity.
Since I have been deemed the most emotional of the family and now (according to Mom and Bree, feel free to raise your hands in disagreement on this one siblings) the most emotionally dependent upon my parents...this has been a bit of an emotional ride for me since their first interview with Elder Nelson a few months ago. I've had moments of real struggle as I contemplated 3 years. But as my parents shared with us some of the details of their interview with President Uchtdorf and words he spoke to them of the confirmation received in the temple, I really can't feel anything but a greater love for the gospel, gratefulness for missionary work, that same missionary work that brought my Dad to the church 47 years ago, I feel my testimony strengthened already and comforted by the Spirit. It will be hard and very sad at times, we will miss them very much, words really can't express. But I feel an excitement for all of us to have the example of my parents serving our Heavenly Father with such faith and sacrifice. Our knowledge and appreciation for service will be strong and our testimonies will grow. As Elder Nelson said, there's nothing better to help a testimony grow then little children praying each night for their grandparents on a mission. Lives will be blessed. Those are some very lucky missionaries, their work will be supported, their lives touched and their needs cared for. I know in return they will impact my parents in a way that will forever change them. What an exciting adventure.
So now we wait...we wait to see where they will be sent. I almost feel I should put an asterisk at the end of that paragraph indicating that this new found comfort only applies if they go within the states. We'll find out in February.
We're so proud of you. We're so GRATEFUL for you. We love you so much.
5 comments:
Wow. How exciting. Those of us who know your parents personally knew it was only a matter of time for this call to come. To say they will do a wonderful job is an understatement. What a lucky group of missionaries. Three years is a long time. I would definately have some hesitation and sadness. Who wouldn't? Congrats to them.
Thank you, Megan, for such a sweet testimony. We're so grateful to all of you kids for living your lives in such a way that we're able to go, and know that you'll all be fine while we're gone. It will be a challenging and rewarding 3 years for all of us...of that I'm sure. And I couldn't leave all of you if I didn't know that we're doing what Heavenly Father wants to do at this time.
PS Amber...thanks for your vote of confidence also!
So exciting!! Is this one of those times congratulations are in order? I don't really know! You'll be blessed, too, as you patiently wait for them! woo hoo!
Megan,
My Dad told me the news with a lot of excitement when he came here last week. I think that your parents will be sooo awesome! I still think about your Dad's seminary lessons and I'm sure that is nothing to a mission. I love the family picture!
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