Sunday Evening

Dear Folks at Home :
We have arrived in Provo. It is a wonderful winter day here. We are looking forward to tomorrow morning when we will enter the MTC.

A couple of thoughts as the day ends. Sheila is an exceptional organizer. Below is a picture for our Buick after we had it loaded. I went in the house to see if she had packed the kitchen sink. It was the only thing we’re not taking.

Last night when President Hawker set us apart he made a very touching gesture. He took off his tie and placed it on me. He told Sheila this was for her as well. The symbolism is wonderful. He had set us apart using his priesthood keys. The stewardship we have been given as well as the promised blessings are ours because he “turned the key” on our behalf. I wore the tie today out of respect for President Hawker and the keys he holds.

The only person with us last night outside of our family was Jana McBride.  
As a young mother 23 years ago she and Scott moved into our Ward. She was called into the Young Women’s Program. Her son Keyan was an infant and Sheila offered to watch him on Sunday mornings when Jana attended meetings. That began their journey of friendship and love that has lasted throughout the years. They have ministered to each other on a daily basis and have always been there for each other.

They have been early morning walking partners for the past 13 years. My first assignment when we get to Pennsylvania is to buy a Treadmill for Sheila to use. She will FaceTime Jana and they will continue to “Walk and Talk “.