DAY 8 -- What Is Happening Right Now?

It continues to amaze me that the number that started out at 365 is now down to 8!  It has been a long year, yet a short year.  We have seen many miracles, and continue to see miracles.  Father has been good to us.  Elder Holland has inspired us to dream dreams and see visions.  There have been setbacks and successes.  There have been and continue to be the "why's" and "when's" of this dream.  But we are  nearing the finish line which will be the starting line of another phase of our life in mortality.  (I wonder if every finish line is really a starting line???)

As I sit here and ponder and realize that we are being considered by the Church Headquarters, as I realize that they are trying to figure out where Father/Christ would have us serve, how They would have us serve, I am humbled.  My faith and knowledge is we shall receive our call and we shall receive that confirmation that we will be going and doing what THEY want us to do in helping in the work of the Kingdom.

At times I wish I was a fly on the wall and could witness what exactly is the process in deciding where to send us.  It would be a joy to see inspiration and revelation happening in our behalf.  I wonder if they negotiate about the Partridges?  I wonder if it is a committee that decides?  I wonder if there are many places we could go, but they need to find the "right" one.

In reality, I know that the Apostle will look at our papers, our desires, our application and he will state the will of Father, no questions, no committee decisions, he will be the final say.  There will be no vote and not majority rules. They will be no filibusters, no debate, just pure revelation.  That humbles me.  It makes me pause and remember that Father knows me, knows Bonnie, knows our years of preparation for this call, and knows where would be best to send us. 

It is hard to work knowing what is going on with our future.  It is hard to focus knowing that they are considering our future, our opportunity of service and growth.  It is hard knowing that within a few days (whatever few means) we shall know our destination. 

Few times in mortality does a person go through what Bon and I are going through right now.  We are waiting on our Eternal Father in Heaven to dictate to a fellow mortal where He would have us serve to assist in His work.  That fact can't help but give me pause, humility, and such gratitude for the knowledge I have and testimony I have.  We will go, and we will do.