DAY 299 -- My Better Half

Since we only have 299 days until we arrive at our goal, target date, it is time to evaluate where we are.  Bon, my beautiful wife is doing much better than I am.  She is losing weight, has a firm grip on where we are going, and talks positively, like - "When we are on our mission..."  and "I will miss spending so much time with our grand kids.."  and "We are in preparation for our mission, in many different ways..."

It is so nice that I get to take my own companion on my mission. I won't have to worry about being transferred.  I don't have to worry about not loving the city I am in.  I don't have to worry about my companion not understanding what I am saying and doing.  (I only have to worry about my companion not understanding what I am saying or doing.  You see I must have a glitch, or a broken pathway in my mind on the race track from my mind to my  mouth, for too often when I say something it wasn't what was in my  mind, thus that thought getting lost on it's way to my mouth.  It is happening  more and more these days.)

It will be a thoroughly great pleasure to serve with her at my side, both struggling, growing, serving, loving the saints wherever we are sent, putting all faith in Father's hands, not knowing His will, but serving 24-7.  What a blessing.

I recall the prophets plea for more senior missionaries, and we hope to be able, to in a  small way, help relieve that pressure of need.  I often let my mind wander to the joy that accompanies missions, service, being instruments in Father's hands, and being directed by the Holy Ghost to do His will in all parts of the world. What a glorious experience. 

Whenever I sing, or hear it sung, "Called to Serve," I ache, shed a few years, recommit my testimony, my all to my God, and again grateful that I will be able to sleep with my companion. What a joyful thing to do as a couple when we are empty-nesters.  I have served a few missions, one in Mexico and a few Stake Missions.  Bonnie is waiting and in for such a joy to serve away from home as a full time missionary.  It is truly our vision that we are striving to realize.