Look Around

I want to tell you about a lady that we were blessed to meet.  Her name is Sally (name changed).  She is in her 30's and she has a 3 year old son.  We had been told about this member and that she was not doing well.  Elder Bates and I went over to see her, to meet her, get to know her, and perhaps be able to teach her non-member mom.  Well, we were in for a shock when we got to her home.  Sally just has a few weeks left to live-if even that.  She is just hanging on by a thread.  It broke my heart to see her or anyone in such a condition.  She will be leaving her son to be raised by his grandparents.  Elder Bates and I could not do to much for her other than to talk with her and hopefully bring her some peace.  We offered to pray with her, also offering to give her a blessing if she so desired.  She did ask us to give her a blessing.  After the anointing, Elder Bates pronounced a marvelous upon her.  He blessed her with comfort and told her that Heavenly Father was so excited to see her and receive her home with open arms.
What a marvelous day it will be when we are able to go and give our Heavenly Father a big hug as we are returning home from a long trip.
Mom, I cannot wait ti give you and dad a big hug after my trip here is through.
Moral if the Story though:
If you ever think that your burdens, your trials, your fears or anything that could be possibly holding you back is too much to bare.  LOOK AROUND!  There are people in the world who unbeknownst to us have it far worse than we could ever imagine.  Don't ever back down! Don't ever quit when there are trials before you.  Push through it and as the famous quote goes, "Come what may and love it.
Love your son,
Dakota

We also have 3 people on date for baptism.  1 for the 20th of October and 2 for November 5th.  Hopefully I can stay in Spotsylavania for another transfer.  Otherwise I might not be here for the last 2, because transfers are on the 27 of October.  But, hopefully next week I can have my first baptism.
Hey Dad, enjoy hunting in Idaho!!!!!!!
Love, Dakota