Marine Corps Museum and Honor men

We took Elder and Sister Thompson to graduation while their son was visiting.  He is very interested in military history and so we toured the museum on base after graduation.  

It was one of the hottest days we have had here and it was a blessing to tour the museum.

I saw this Marine Corps emblem and it caught my eye. I took a picture of the explanation of why the Chinese made this rug.

We, of course, had another graduation.  There are about 42- 46 per year.  Again, we were fortunate to have two honor men in Kilo company.   The two Marines, one man in on each side, are ours. Platoons 3230 and 3234.

This Marine is not a member of the church, but wants to be baptized at Camp Pendleton when he returns from his leave.  He requested having his picture taken with Elder Hodges.

This Marine, Cody is very special to us.  He lost his Mom suddenly as a teen and has taken care of his three younger sisters and even tho they were with their Dad, he really was concerned all the way through boot camp.  I made multiple calls to Dad and Grandma to check on the family for Cody.

One of the highlights for us is when the family comes for family day and the young Marine is ordained to the office of an Elder.  This was what Cody wanted and worked towards. We were so pleased to be able to share this with his family.

I am constantly struck by the reality of our Heavenly Father's love for us.  We hear of many miracles, of angels helping these men as they struggle and know the prayer of faith can absolutely work!!