** DAY 11 -- Some Dreams Must Wait, Life Isn't Long Enough

Eleven days to departure date, until we enter the MTC.  At that time, we will be starting a new blog to report on our mission for those interested in reading what is happening in the DR through our eyes.  It will be called:  ElderandSisterPartridgeintheDR.blogspot.com.  This blog of preparation will be quietly put to rest.

I finally called the doctor and I enter the hospital on Monday to have some procedure done.  I am confident that the earthquakes, tornadoes, and the hurricanes happening within will be identified and calmed in the days we have left.

Yesterday, we witnessed the sealing of a dear friend we have known for 35 years.  She was sealed after many failed marriages.  It was wonderful being in the SL temple and being a part of another person realizing a dream.  There were many times in that 35 years when she questioned if it would ever happen, but it finally did.

Father often takes His time to bless the long-awaited dreams.  He has His reasons, and at the bottom of His reasons is the concept that He is letting us experience what we need to experience to prepare us for His style of life.  I guess thirty five years is not a long time to Him.  But in watching this sweet sister struggle through year after year of unanswered prayers, of asking the questions, why, when, what if, etc.  But the joy in her eyes yesterday was so sweet and long awaited.

In the popular stage play of "My Turn On Earth" there is a song that rings through my mind often, "Some Dreams Must Wait..."  Yes Elder Holland, it is important to learn and to grow, to dream dreams and see visions and work toward them.  However, I feel that some dreams will never be realized in this life.  No matter what we do, how we prepare, how long we wait, some dreams must wait. (For instance, me catching a fifteen pound fish, or me playing for the Jazz, etc.)

Another sister in the temple with us yesterday whispered in my ear, "Will my time come in this life?"  She is another who earnestly seeks the same blessing we witnessed yesterday.  I recently gave her a blessing promising her the same realization of that dream.  It was with the Spirit's direction, but now we must wait.  Father is in charge.  So all I can say is, "Patience."  What else is there?  Will she have to wait 35 years?