March 8, 2016

Bonnie:  I will be writing the blog tonight unless Bob wants to add something when he gets home from Institute. I've been  home all day with a bout of stomach flu. I've got zero energy and a headache. I may have to stay home tomorrow as well, although I don't want to.
I have to share a special experience that happened last night and today. Last night at FHE I became overwhelmed with all I have to do, both at the office and with the YSAs. I was getting a little teary-eyed about it. Then, one of our YSAs sat down beside me and put her arm around asking me what was the matter. She said the Spirit prompted  her.  Well, then I couldn't stop the tears. She tried to comfort me about 10-15 minutes when she was called into the other room where the activity was going on. She said that today she would do anything I needed, just to ask her. So, she texted me about noon wanting to know what she could do. When I told her I was sick, she said that she would bring me in some dinner tonight! Now, this young lady has no vehicle, yet she was ready to serve me in any way she could. It makes me cry just to think about it. Of course, with Bob gone and me not wanting anything to eat, she didn't need to bring me over anything. Isn't that the sweetest thing? The Church is in good hands, if this is the way the young people are growing up! This will always remain one of the best experiences of my mission.
Bob's day was busy with meeting and training a new Elder (Elder Martin no less!) He also had a meeting with President and Sister Clayton. One thing I've been concerned about is making the new
Easter Initiative cards in all of the languages we need: Spanish, Portuguese,  Chinese and more English ones. I guess President Clayton will be taking care of that. That will help me, of course. It's a load off of my back! And Bob told me today that the Elder who needs a suit will be going with his Zone Leaders to get it. That also is a relief. Another thing off of my plate. Tomorrow is a Zone Conference and Erickson's will be gone to that as well as Elder Cannon and maybe Sister Cannon if I can make it. Again, I hope to be there.
I hope everyone has had a wonderful night.
Love, Mom/Bonnie

Bob: Home from Institute and writing this at 9:50. I think that is a record. Traffic was moving quickly as I came home. The temperature is close to 50 and it feels like spring. The next 10 days are supposed to be in the 40s except one, and it is predicted at 39.
The cards Bonnie was worrying about ordering are all ordered and the receipts are on her desk. The Zone Leaders will get the suit for Elder Paul tomorrow.
I have to empty an apartment with the Brampton Z/L tomorrow afternoon. They said there is a good bit of furniture. Don't know how much we will keep. I know if it is questionable we won't keep it.
Well I had better get to bed. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob