Well, it isn't really official yet since we haven't heard from the church, but we only have three months left of our mission now. We have heard from the couple who are taking our place and they will be here June 16 and we have to be out of our apartment before they get here so I suspect that our release date will be June 13. The time we have spent here really has gone by very fast. There were times when we first got here that June 2016 seemed so far away but with each month being busier and busier, I can't believe we only have three months left. I know I will miss this little piece of Heaven with the warm weather, a slower life style, and especially the wonderful people I have met.
I have mentioned in other posts how the wonderful sisters in the temple (especially the young girls) have inspired me with their stories of conversion and their strong testimonies, and a desire to serve in the temple. Tonight we had the opportunity to attend a musical fireside at the Visitors Center put on by the sister missionaries. What talent these sweet young girls have and they each have such a terrific testimony of our Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ. Each girl is just beautiful inside and out. I was so impressed with the musical numbers that they had prepared to express the love our Savior has for each of us. One of the sister missionaries bore testimony about how much fuller our lives are when we are in the service of our God. She is SO right! As I pondered her words, tears came to my eyes in recognition of how much fuller my life is and has been while serving here in the temple.
I have five wonderful children and their spouses. I am blessed to have 14 terrific grandchildren, each with their individual personality and set of talents. I have an eternal marriage with my companion waiting on the other side of the veil for me. I have a wonderful husband to spend the rest of my earthly life with. I have had a career that I loved (most days) and have been in good health. So as you can see, I have been truly blessed and my life has been very full with all of this. But I know that I feel more complete with the time that we spend in the temple in the service of Heavenly Father. I also know that I will always want to be in the service of God because He has been so good to me.
Today on the program in Sacrament meeting I saw the scripture for March. D&C 1:38 says, "What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken...whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same." I am sure it is there to remind us of the upcoming general conference. I am always excited to see and hear the first Presidency, General Authorities and Auxiliary leaders as they speak to us the messages that Heavenly Father wants us to hear and that we need to hear. As long as I can remember, I have been amazed at how a talk, or several talks were given with me in mind. I take that as a testimony that I am loved by my Heavenly Father and my Savior. They know (through inspiration) what I need to hear and what will help me through my particular trials--sometimes even before I know I am going through the trial. Anyway, I am really excited to hear their words of wisdom in three weeks.
That week is also the week that some of my family will be here. Stacie, Steve and family and Keri, Brett and family will be here on March 31. So excited to see them and show them my piece of heaven for the time being. I am sure they will all enjoy their time here as much as I will having them here. They have some fun things planned and we will join them as much as possible. Our early morning temple schedule this month will help facilitate that since we will be off by 1:00 pm each day with several hours to play after that.
I think I will stop with that tonight. Other things on my mind will have to wait for another blog.
The last three months goes WAY faster than the first three. Always good to remember how blessed you've been.
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