More Gratitude Give Me

I know it's too early to be talking about Thanksgiving and that is not really the topic of this weeks entry, but I am so very thankful for the experiences and friendships I have gained by inviting the missionaries to stay in my home.  I sometimes feel like a parent to these fine young men and, yes I do have my favorites.  I have recently heard of or from a couple of the missionaries who have lived in my home.  I couldn't be more proud of the fine examples they are.  Had I been as strong in the faith and honest with myself and the Lord as these missionaries are,  I would have been a much better missionary when I served.  Dear Elders who might be reading this blog, please know that I am praying for you right now by name and I ask the Lord's richest blessings to be upon you.

Humorous story for this week.  I went out to the back yard to feed the fish just as the elders drove up, that was my first mistake.  The second mistake was to ask them how their day was.  They responded that it was a great day and then Elder U. handed me a bag and said that they had a surprise for me.  As soon as I took the bag, I realized that it was a plate of cookies and told Elder U. that the cookies were for him and Elder W.  I tried to refuse the cookies, but then Elder U began reading Doctrine and Covenants 88:33 which states:  

For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift? Behold, he rejoices not in that which is given unto him, neither rejoices in him who is the giver of the gift.

So I ended up taking the cookies.  Oh, brother!  Next time my hands stay in my pockets!

Thank you for reading my blog.  Please continue to pray for all of our missionaries, and pray for missionary opportunities.  Share your testimony with someone who needs to hear it.  You will be blessed.  OYM (Open Your Mouth) and it shall be filled...

Don't be afraid to invite your friends to meet with the missionaries.  Missionaries have a sacred calling and they won't let you down.

Until next week...