We spent some time with David and Meb last night, he is Bonnie's brother. He goes into the Mission Home next Monday. It is interesting to me how Dave and Meb have changed. They are burning with the Spirit of missionary work. They are so excited to go and do as out Father wants. They are leaving behind everything and can feel the need Father has for them, and can be excited without even knowing what they will be doing.
I inwardly smiled as I listened to their enthusiastic talk about their upcoming mission and opportunity to serve. We discussed Elder Holland's talk last October when he sent out the call to have many more missionaries, especially senior missionaries. I wonder how many are answering his call.
We talked about the many places in the world where there are many converts to the church that have very few years in the church and yet are called as bishops, relief society presidents, and yet they don't know how to lead, love, and serve. This is a great need in the world to have seniors go and share insights into the leadership of the Church.
As I felt their excitement, as I felt joy in their visions of their upcoming 18 months, that enthusiasm of mine again began to grow and fill my soul. I glanced at my wife and could envision some of the things we shall do.
Yesterday on the way home from work, I passed by the MTC to pick up some Spanish manuals so Bonnie could be tutored by the MTC for the next while. As I walked into the building, I spied many, many senior couples mulling around that area. I just started to laugh. Don't know why, but I did. Bonnie would have cried, but I laughed. As I approached the desk to pick up the information, I told the girl there I was laughing because in a few weeks, I would be one of them with my beloved companion. It was quite interesting. As I drove away from the building my mind started to run dreaming of the experiences we are going to have in the MTC. It is such a wonderful place to feel the Spirit, to prepare us, and be a beginning of our mission.
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