Let 's see now..... Laura has passed her one year mark as of yesterday. I was at the Huntsman pretty much all day, train riding, shuttles, tests, more blood, blah....blah...blah, so I didn't get to log on to write what I felt. Well what can happen in a year? What did our Laura miss here in Utah? New Years, Valentines Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, July 4 th, All Birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Memorial days, Labor days, teachers day off, 4 weddings and a funeral. Is that it? NO !! Surgeries, nuclear chemo, radiation, snow, hot sun, at least not humid. Weight lost, weight found( those lucky losers). Some family members, friends and Hollywood legends passed on. Great readings were penned,(mine's not finished :) Two fabu Church General Conferences. People got sick, people regained their health. I have attended church with out my side kick and have gone through 12 Fast Sundays, ( they go slow) and only 6 more to go. Alas..my dear ones, I could go on forever about the coming and going's of life. Now let me think, what did Laura do in one year. Walked, Talked and Sang about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Spoke as a main speaker at the Christmas Sunday Program. (Yikes), taught fishers of men on the side of a lake, ate a mussel,( Yucko) saved a cats life( she's allergic), gathered enough junk to fill a goodwill store, gave enough presents to be called a Saint or Santa Claus, wrote enough letters to fill our house, and preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Had Zone Conference at Peter Whitmore's Farm, is a regular at the Sacred Grove, Palmyra Pageant worker, peace maker, and preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Went searching for the lost sheep who have gotten off the path of light, helped drunken people up, carried someones burden, and preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Made friends in many cities of New York , saw people who knew our "peeps" here in Utah, ate lunch with all the 'strays" in a yard with 250 bowling balls perfectly placed in the yard and stuffed animals in baskets hanging over there heads from the ceiling (creepy), walked through a secret garden (magical) and loved and taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Yep...yep... I could go on for a while, but the most important accomplishment Laura did last year was serve willingly and Preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have 6 months to go everyone, let's see if she can safely land a jet in the Hudson, while preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With God all things are possible.
I would like to tell Linda and Bryn Arnell thank-you for your continuing and fantastic letters to Laura, I received a box to archive and there were 75 letters from those two gals. I would like to thank all my friends and family, Grandparents who supported and took the time to write, or send a few missionary dollars. Debbie Kellogg who at the drop of a hat and a worry in my voice, pens a letter while going through her own unimaginable trials. Jilly who sent a great B-day card about cats ( cats are such a joke), Aaron Warner Family,Christopher Clark family,Sarah Anderson, Cory White, Allison Pearson, Ally Barney,Helen Carbine, Faye Heimdal, Joan Ramey, Bishes,Thira Scifert, Littles, Hannah, the Primary, Achievement day girls, Elder Pack, David Kader, Sister Cutler, Sister Winterton, Sister Evans, Sister Ure, Sister Olson, Sister Autrey and the parts 1 and 2 of the Sister threesome. I know I won't remember everyone, so please forgive me. Thank-you everyone for the love and support you have given Lolo this past year. You will receive blessings from the Heavens , and kudos from Kathy. As Devin would say..." We're on the back 9". I will keep you posted on our little Lolo as she continues to bring cheer to Rochester and Preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Stay on the" Right Side of the Light Side" Love to you all, a Missionary Mom, Kathy
Friday, May 15, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Tribute to Mother's
Today's thought is all about us Mommies, I have read so many poems , stories, etc., on Mothers I wanted to just do a little ditty of my own, maybe its a mix of every one's.
"Before being a Mom" poem from a friend
Before I was a Mom I never tripped over toys,
or forgot words to a lullaby,
I didn't worry whether of not my
plants were poisonous...
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom: I had never been puked on, pooped on, chewed on, peed on, I had complete control over my mind and my thoughts .
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom: I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests, or give shots, I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom: I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom: I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body...I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby, I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy,the love, the heartache, the wonderment or satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
My turn as I am sure you can all relate to that little poem:
Being a Missionary Mom:
Before being a Mom of a Sister Missionary: I never thought I would miss the extra bathroom mess, or piles laundry. Before being a Mom of a Disciple of Jesus Christ, I never really "caught" the meaning of 110% service to our atoning Savior.. Before sending my only daughter off to stop strangers in the streets, knock on doors and ask if they want to know more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I never knew I could be so proud of my daughter talking to "strangers" . I didn't think the nights would be so short and the days so long with out her. I thought having the computer all to myself for once would be so cool. I never thought about the swine flu outbreak, or 2 planes crashing , or a shooter in New York would effect me so greatly I would watch the news for hours to hear something new. I didn't realize I was a bit breakable without Laura by my side hold me up and giving me strength when I was nearly in fetal position in a dark dungeon, wondering what to do. To me the massive amount of love that pours from the Heavens above for us. We are not alone, we have our ancestors, own mothers, pioneer women , angels all pulling for us and giving us the strength we need to make it through a day without our children. I also didn't realize the many blessings of having a worthy daughter want to serve, then just going out and doing just that, at her own expense. I didn't realize how I could feel comfort and peace through the power of the Priesthood coming from 3,000 miles away. When the whole Zone is praying for you...you better believe you can feel it. Before being a Mom of a Sister Missionary, I didn't know I would become so popular with the "whole mission family" they would nickname me Mama Love. Before becoming a Missionary Mother who is within hours of talking to her missionary daughter, would start counting the minutes to hear her daughter's voice. Before Laura went on her mission to Rochester, New York, I had NO idea of the joy and blessings it would bring me daily, Yes, I miss that little spark of fire , but there is a greater warmth and feeling that come with knowing where she is and what she is doing. It will be 1 year on May 14, since I saw her walk calmly up in front of 500 soon to be missionary's and give a closing prayer, after singing " Called to Serve", a killer song, when saying good-bye. All the questions us mommies have... is she prepared to do this, is she scared, will she get sick, will she teach with the Spirit?.We all have these questions don't we, even before they are of age. That is what being a mother is all about. The unconditional love we give our children, for we love their little spirits, what ever path they have chosen. Can you imagine the love our Mother in Heaven has for us? The want for us to succeed and nurture and love our own as we are loved. It is the eternal perspective, the big picture that has helped guide me We can be families forever. What a glorious feeling. What a beautiful plan of Salvation and gift we have been given. I think of my own Mother and her Mother and all the ancestors before me who have sacrificed and worked so hard to benefit and prepare us to be good mothers. I thank all Mothers for their hard and diligent work in being the best they can be. I thank all my friends who are great examples to me in my life. I wish all Mothers a happy Mother's Day, and to be able to enjoy their families and know they are loved unconditionally for all they do. Stay on the Right Side of the Light Side. Love from a Missionary Mommie, Kathy
"Before being a Mom" poem from a friend
Before I was a Mom I never tripped over toys,
or forgot words to a lullaby,
I didn't worry whether of not my
plants were poisonous...
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom: I had never been puked on, pooped on, chewed on, peed on, I had complete control over my mind and my thoughts .
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom: I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests, or give shots, I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom: I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom: I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body...I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby, I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy,the love, the heartache, the wonderment or satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
My turn as I am sure you can all relate to that little poem:
Being a Missionary Mom:
Before being a Mom of a Sister Missionary: I never thought I would miss the extra bathroom mess, or piles laundry. Before being a Mom of a Disciple of Jesus Christ, I never really "caught" the meaning of 110% service to our atoning Savior.. Before sending my only daughter off to stop strangers in the streets, knock on doors and ask if they want to know more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I never knew I could be so proud of my daughter talking to "strangers" . I didn't think the nights would be so short and the days so long with out her. I thought having the computer all to myself for once would be so cool. I never thought about the swine flu outbreak, or 2 planes crashing , or a shooter in New York would effect me so greatly I would watch the news for hours to hear something new. I didn't realize I was a bit breakable without Laura by my side hold me up and giving me strength when I was nearly in fetal position in a dark dungeon, wondering what to do. To me the massive amount of love that pours from the Heavens above for us. We are not alone, we have our ancestors, own mothers, pioneer women , angels all pulling for us and giving us the strength we need to make it through a day without our children. I also didn't realize the many blessings of having a worthy daughter want to serve, then just going out and doing just that, at her own expense. I didn't realize how I could feel comfort and peace through the power of the Priesthood coming from 3,000 miles away. When the whole Zone is praying for you...you better believe you can feel it. Before being a Mom of a Sister Missionary, I didn't know I would become so popular with the "whole mission family" they would nickname me Mama Love. Before becoming a Missionary Mother who is within hours of talking to her missionary daughter, would start counting the minutes to hear her daughter's voice. Before Laura went on her mission to Rochester, New York, I had NO idea of the joy and blessings it would bring me daily, Yes, I miss that little spark of fire , but there is a greater warmth and feeling that come with knowing where she is and what she is doing. It will be 1 year on May 14, since I saw her walk calmly up in front of 500 soon to be missionary's and give a closing prayer, after singing " Called to Serve", a killer song, when saying good-bye. All the questions us mommies have... is she prepared to do this, is she scared, will she get sick, will she teach with the Spirit?.We all have these questions don't we, even before they are of age. That is what being a mother is all about. The unconditional love we give our children, for we love their little spirits, what ever path they have chosen. Can you imagine the love our Mother in Heaven has for us? The want for us to succeed and nurture and love our own as we are loved. It is the eternal perspective, the big picture that has helped guide me We can be families forever. What a glorious feeling. What a beautiful plan of Salvation and gift we have been given. I think of my own Mother and her Mother and all the ancestors before me who have sacrificed and worked so hard to benefit and prepare us to be good mothers. I thank all Mothers for their hard and diligent work in being the best they can be. I thank all my friends who are great examples to me in my life. I wish all Mothers a happy Mother's Day, and to be able to enjoy their families and know they are loved unconditionally for all they do. Stay on the Right Side of the Light Side. Love from a Missionary Mommie, Kathy
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The Rapping Sisters of Kittleberger Park
HI guys and gals. Lolo wrote this little rap and I loved it. Boy that girl is talented. I wanted to share with you: Here goes.
****3 little White Girls tracking Dewey Ave,
Ringing lots of doorbells and sharing what we have
Like how we have the Priesthood that Joseph Smith restored
And now we have the keys given to us from the Lord.
Two tangible beings that Joseph Smith did see, plus the Holy Ghost makes the Godhead equal Three
***3 Little White Girls walking in the hood
Stopping at the bus stops teaching what they could
All about the Gospel and why were here on Earth
Having lots of trials coming at us from out birth,
Jesus Christ came down and died for all our sins
He set a great example so we could live with him
praying for the Spirit to be with us everyday, walking in Gods foot steps all along he way
Inviting peeps to come and learn, have faith in him, your heart must turn
So, to the water enter in, it will cleanse you from your sin
Then you'll get the Holy Ghost, he's the one who'll help you most
Read the Book of Mormon and the Bible too
We know that they're companions just for me and you
Now don't just give up before your journeys through
Enduring to the end , whats what God wants for you
We testify to you that what we rap is true
Three little White Girls standing on YOUR Porch!!
Stay on the "Right Side of the Light Side". and Lolo needs letters, come on peeps we are counting on you. Love a missionary Mom
****3 little White Girls tracking Dewey Ave,
Ringing lots of doorbells and sharing what we have
Like how we have the Priesthood that Joseph Smith restored
And now we have the keys given to us from the Lord.
Two tangible beings that Joseph Smith did see, plus the Holy Ghost makes the Godhead equal Three
***3 Little White Girls walking in the hood
Stopping at the bus stops teaching what they could
All about the Gospel and why were here on Earth
Having lots of trials coming at us from out birth,
Jesus Christ came down and died for all our sins
He set a great example so we could live with him
praying for the Spirit to be with us everyday, walking in Gods foot steps all along he way
Inviting peeps to come and learn, have faith in him, your heart must turn
So, to the water enter in, it will cleanse you from your sin
Then you'll get the Holy Ghost, he's the one who'll help you most
Read the Book of Mormon and the Bible too
We know that they're companions just for me and you
Now don't just give up before your journeys through
Enduring to the end , whats what God wants for you
We testify to you that what we rap is true
Three little White Girls standing on YOUR Porch!!
Stay on the "Right Side of the Light Side". and Lolo needs letters, come on peeps we are counting on you. Love a missionary Mom
Friday, April 24, 2009
"Fishers of Men"
Hi friends, This is such a visual of Laura. While tracking in a new area. Sisters Burns and Sister Autrey, headed out to the lake to see if there were any potential investigators. At first Lolo stood there, thinking of a way to ask a group of fishermen if they believed in Jesus Christ. She ever so bravely sashays over and asks the fishermen about the book "Fishers of Men'. Ah yes.... I'am in. She makes herself at home on a rock, and picks up a fishing pole, and starts to talk about Jesus and fishers of men. She had all there attention and told stories of Jesus and his love for all his children. Her comp. just kinds stood by and was speechless. When Laura was done with her sermon, she passed out call back cards. Her companion said" Wow.... I've heard of things like this happening, but I have never witnessed it with my own eyes. Laura's just chuckles and says " well I am your comp. now this is where the stories begin" I loved it. I laughed so hard. Laura is always trying to come up with unusual lead ins. She is doing so good. Of late, they have been able to go to the Church sites very often. She will soon be there and then "LET THE STORIES BEGIN" OH... my baby girl, she is hitting Rochester hard, and they are loving it. They have a few baptism on May 23, kassy, and everyone is so excited. Laura never ceases to amaze me with her moxie and the Spirit who she teaches through. Being a senior companion brings with the title more responsibility and she is digging it. Lo can handle almost anything. I think she is missing little Roo, and can't wait to get home in 6 months. But she sill leave a part of her heart in Rochester. I am predicting he next 6 months many miracles are going to happen. Laura is working hard and has such a gentle sweet Spirit with her. She can move mountains. Stay on the Right side of the Light Side. Think of laura and her Fishers of men. Thank-you for all your letters of encouragement and support. We love you all. a missionary Mommy, Kathy
Thursday, April 16, 2009
April 6 th at the Peter Whitmore Farm
Hi family and friends,
Laura shined this past week at the Church Sites. I received one picture taken at the Sacred Grove, it was brown and golds, and still very beautiful. One shot of the Palmyra Temple taken from the Sacred Grove, looks like the Temple is floating. It's a pretty cool shot, and I know the feeling was lovely and grand. Laura looked at peace, serene and right where she should be.That girl is making her mama proud. I have also received letters from 2 of her past teachers at the MTC. I told her to watch out, she'll be called to be on a General Board at the Church Offices. Laura is such an amazing Young Lady, I can't believe I raised her. When I read her letters and accomplishments and how much she loves the Gospel and how much she has grown in the past year, I stand amazed at her and her ability to seek out the lost sheep. My heart is pounding and is full while reading of her love for her investigators. Words cannot ever properly describe the feeling of the Spirit while I am reading them. What a girl.!! They have a couple of baptisms hoping to happen in May. Lets all pray for her investigators and for Laura. She will be home in about 6 1/2 to 7 months. Whenever President Hemingway says the date. ( he probably wants to keep her forever) And in about 3 weeks, I get my Mother's Day day call. Ya hoo, my day will revolve around the phone that special day. Her new address is: 120-4 Kittleberger Park Webster NY. 15860 in case anyone wants to drop her a line. I look forward to Mondays for the new info. Oh yes, she has been an senior companion since November. She forgot to mention that one little detail. Thank-you so much to all the friends, family who continually encourage our Laura to march on and make the Lord proud of her. "Stay on the Right side of the Light Side" and you will become a witness to Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifices. love you all, a missionary mom, Kathy
Laura shined this past week at the Church Sites. I received one picture taken at the Sacred Grove, it was brown and golds, and still very beautiful. One shot of the Palmyra Temple taken from the Sacred Grove, looks like the Temple is floating. It's a pretty cool shot, and I know the feeling was lovely and grand. Laura looked at peace, serene and right where she should be.That girl is making her mama proud. I have also received letters from 2 of her past teachers at the MTC. I told her to watch out, she'll be called to be on a General Board at the Church Offices. Laura is such an amazing Young Lady, I can't believe I raised her. When I read her letters and accomplishments and how much she loves the Gospel and how much she has grown in the past year, I stand amazed at her and her ability to seek out the lost sheep. My heart is pounding and is full while reading of her love for her investigators. Words cannot ever properly describe the feeling of the Spirit while I am reading them. What a girl.!! They have a couple of baptisms hoping to happen in May. Lets all pray for her investigators and for Laura. She will be home in about 6 1/2 to 7 months. Whenever President Hemingway says the date. ( he probably wants to keep her forever) And in about 3 weeks, I get my Mother's Day day call. Ya hoo, my day will revolve around the phone that special day. Her new address is: 120-4 Kittleberger Park Webster NY. 15860 in case anyone wants to drop her a line. I look forward to Mondays for the new info. Oh yes, she has been an senior companion since November. She forgot to mention that one little detail. Thank-you so much to all the friends, family who continually encourage our Laura to march on and make the Lord proud of her. "Stay on the Right side of the Light Side" and you will become a witness to Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifices. love you all, a missionary mom, Kathy
Monday, April 13, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
"Silkwood"
Hi family and friends,
I hope you are all having a great conference weekend. Before I elaborate on why I chose "Silkwood" as my title this week, I will up date you on my Rockin Rochester Missionary. Laura is doing fantastic !!! This week Laura, Sister Autrey and investigators were able to visit the Church Sites, three of her past companions have been called to serve in those sites. I think she would be fabulous at a site, she's not so sure, but told President Hemingway she would go where he was prompted to send her. I'm hoping she gets to go. This coming Monday Laura will have Zone conference at the Peter Whitmore Farm. I love to see her pictures she sends me on Mondays. Especially the pictures of her snuggling cute little brown faced babies. Laura and babies usually aren't seen together, so as her mother, it warms my heart to see her love and growth as a wonderful missionary and daughter of God. Laura is also teaching a relative of my SLC attorney. Robert Sykes is not only a superb Personal Injury attorney, he is also a convert of the Church from Rochester, New York. Coincidence??? I think not...The Lord works in mysterious ways. I suppose it came to me today. I call it my radioactive, nuclear weekend meltdown. For those of you in the younger generation. In the 80's Meryl Streep and Cher starred in a movie "Silkwood". If you ever have the chance to watch it, think of me. Laura would have seen it coming. Once again as I scrubbed my poor dry and rashed body trying to rid my skin of nuclear waste I thought of the movie "Silkwood" First a slight twitch in the corner of my mouth, then my brave face kicks in... chin up girly , tears soon follow, and this time almost total collapse. My skin is raw and sore from scrubbing every 3 hours. A moment of self pity came upon me fast and unexpectedly. Since Laura has been gone 11 months now, I have been through 4 surgeries, long hospital stays and now radioactive chemicals surging through my veins, and I have done it......alone....I am learning lessons from Heavenly Father that are designed for me. These are my trials and tests while on this earth. Once again, the tears and self-pity leave as quick as they came. I would like to say..oh I am so strong, courageous, a warrior and yes..I do have a back bone. However, I know I am not alone, ever . I feel the Comforter very close to me and I feel protected, never scared or lonely. Heavenly Father has sent his Angels to watch over me during this time. The other night I woke up and and felt a soft presence in the bedroom. I looked in the corner and there sitting on my Grandmother's purple queen's chair was a figure of a elderly woman, much like a grandmother. I squinted first, then focused my eyes on this woman, thought to myself...oh...an angel is watching over me, and I fell back to sleep. The next morning I thought about this experience and knew it was not a dream. The feeling stayed with me all day and is still very strongly in my mind. Thursday night I was privileged to receive a Priesthood blessing before my chemical procedure. The consecrated oil used was blessed 2 months earlier in the Garden of Gethsemane. WOW ! How special I felt to be able to partake in this sacred blessing. While watching the 2 sessions of General Conference today, I once again realized the blessings in our lives if we live obediently and do as we are commanded . To walk by faith and an eye single to the glory of God. The talks so lovingly prepared by these inspired Brethren are to help us learn,grow and prepare ourselves for the blessing to come if we live worthily. We are so blessed to be able to listen to these magnificent men. Tonight I received a call from my dear friend Carma Rose de Jong Anderson, she told me that in hard times with one's health to picture yourself sitting in the palm of heavenly Father's hand. It will comfort you. I thought leave it to Carma to produce a great visual. We must all follow the Church leaders advice and plan for a rainy day , not to have fear, but live with faith. I was so uplifted it was a perfect day. Thank-you for your sacrifices and prayers for Laura and me, We can feel your prayers are with us. Isn't it "Onederful" Stay on the Right Side of the Light Side" and be grateful for all we are blessed to have. Love a Missionary Mommy, Kathy
I hope you are all having a great conference weekend. Before I elaborate on why I chose "Silkwood" as my title this week, I will up date you on my Rockin Rochester Missionary. Laura is doing fantastic !!! This week Laura, Sister Autrey and investigators were able to visit the Church Sites, three of her past companions have been called to serve in those sites. I think she would be fabulous at a site, she's not so sure, but told President Hemingway she would go where he was prompted to send her. I'm hoping she gets to go. This coming Monday Laura will have Zone conference at the Peter Whitmore Farm. I love to see her pictures she sends me on Mondays. Especially the pictures of her snuggling cute little brown faced babies. Laura and babies usually aren't seen together, so as her mother, it warms my heart to see her love and growth as a wonderful missionary and daughter of God. Laura is also teaching a relative of my SLC attorney. Robert Sykes is not only a superb Personal Injury attorney, he is also a convert of the Church from Rochester, New York. Coincidence??? I think not...The Lord works in mysterious ways. I suppose it came to me today. I call it my radioactive, nuclear weekend meltdown. For those of you in the younger generation. In the 80's Meryl Streep and Cher starred in a movie "Silkwood". If you ever have the chance to watch it, think of me. Laura would have seen it coming. Once again as I scrubbed my poor dry and rashed body trying to rid my skin of nuclear waste I thought of the movie "Silkwood" First a slight twitch in the corner of my mouth, then my brave face kicks in... chin up girly , tears soon follow, and this time almost total collapse. My skin is raw and sore from scrubbing every 3 hours. A moment of self pity came upon me fast and unexpectedly. Since Laura has been gone 11 months now, I have been through 4 surgeries, long hospital stays and now radioactive chemicals surging through my veins, and I have done it......alone....I am learning lessons from Heavenly Father that are designed for me. These are my trials and tests while on this earth. Once again, the tears and self-pity leave as quick as they came. I would like to say..oh I am so strong, courageous, a warrior and yes..I do have a back bone. However, I know I am not alone, ever . I feel the Comforter very close to me and I feel protected, never scared or lonely. Heavenly Father has sent his Angels to watch over me during this time. The other night I woke up and and felt a soft presence in the bedroom. I looked in the corner and there sitting on my Grandmother's purple queen's chair was a figure of a elderly woman, much like a grandmother. I squinted first, then focused my eyes on this woman, thought to myself...oh...an angel is watching over me, and I fell back to sleep. The next morning I thought about this experience and knew it was not a dream. The feeling stayed with me all day and is still very strongly in my mind. Thursday night I was privileged to receive a Priesthood blessing before my chemical procedure. The consecrated oil used was blessed 2 months earlier in the Garden of Gethsemane. WOW ! How special I felt to be able to partake in this sacred blessing. While watching the 2 sessions of General Conference today, I once again realized the blessings in our lives if we live obediently and do as we are commanded . To walk by faith and an eye single to the glory of God. The talks so lovingly prepared by these inspired Brethren are to help us learn,grow and prepare ourselves for the blessing to come if we live worthily. We are so blessed to be able to listen to these magnificent men. Tonight I received a call from my dear friend Carma Rose de Jong Anderson, she told me that in hard times with one's health to picture yourself sitting in the palm of heavenly Father's hand. It will comfort you. I thought leave it to Carma to produce a great visual. We must all follow the Church leaders advice and plan for a rainy day , not to have fear, but live with faith. I was so uplifted it was a perfect day. Thank-you for your sacrifices and prayers for Laura and me, We can feel your prayers are with us. Isn't it "Onederful" Stay on the Right Side of the Light Side" and be grateful for all we are blessed to have. Love a Missionary Mommy, Kathy
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