We have a family home evening the first Monday of the month with the other senior missionaries.
This Monday, President Schmitt, our mission president was in charge. He showed us a video of President Uchtdorf's talk to mission presidents. It was amazing. It was the first time I ever saw President Uchtdorf choke up when speaking. He was reviewing the life of Jesus Christ and also about Peter and his fear. He spoke of all of us having fear of opening our mouths and sharing the gospel message. He told a story of an amazing young elder who said "He feared no man." He also told of this elder's companion and how he struggled in the companionship because he did fear.
We also have a FHE with just the military senior missionaries. The couple that was in charge did an amazing job, decorating and dressing up and really getting into the Halloween spirit. We had such fun visiting and getting to know each other better.
On Halloween night, we went with two of the senior missionary couples to Balboa Park and watched Phantom of the Opera in black and white with Lon Chaney. This is the Organ Center at the park and the organist accompanied the silent movie with his own arrangement. It was wonderful!
He was made an Elder on family day by his grandfather who was also the one who blessed him to live after the car accident in his sophomore year in high school.
We continue to be impressed with the faith and testimonies of these young men.
This is so great, Linda! It's so wonderful to hear about your experiences. We sure miss you out here. Keep up the great work! I would love to go to that Phantom performance! Sounds really cool! XOXO
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