** DAY 26 -- Things To Do Today

As the days slowly go by counting down until we are set apart and sent on our way, things are starting to go faster.  Today we moved some more things to our storage unit in Spanish Fork.  In putting together a new shelving unit, we found a part of it that was made in error and it would not work.  When we left there, we went and purchased shoes for Bonnie.  We came home.  Then left again to get Bonnie's glasses and then went and purchased two shoes for me, eight short sleeve shirts, and seven slacks.  We spent much money today, all in preparation of going on a mission.

Then we got a call from the mission home in Dominican Republic telling us that we may have to find our own apartment when we get down there.  Guess I should throw in my tent so we have some place to live until we can fine one.  Then I called our direct supervisor, told him, and he said he was under the impression that they would find us an apartment.  Oh well, we shall see.

We sent in to the headquarters telling them about our immunization.  Last night we took our last oral typhoid pill, thus being immunized for typhoid.  Guess we may need that one while we are sleeping in a tent while we find our own apartment.  Do they have typhoid bugs like mosquito's that bite you and give you typhoid?

FOLLOW UP:  Well, yesterday we were running from sunup to sundown.  Got much accomplished and utilized our time quite well.

When we go to be missionaries, the goal is to be used constantly doing what Father wants us to do, to realize His purposes in sending us down there. The goal is to be HIS HANDS doing what He needs to be done.  It dawned on me this morning that I should probably start doing that today.  His purposes in our life are just as important today as they will be on 27 days, or 127 days.  He has things He wants us to do every day, people to touch, those to strengthen, and those to serve.  Why wait until we are full time missionaries?

I felt as I prayed today that I need to be more receptive to His inspiration today, everyday.  There are things to do in the DR but there are also things He wants us to do today, where we live now.  Guess I better start working on that also...