Letter from Dad

Hello Annie Girl,

I just received your travel itinerary and it is making me trunky!  I know you will work until the very moment the release is made. The great blessing is that this small moment, in the grand scheme of eternity, will set you up with a firm foundation in this life and the life to come. You have had 18 months to do it and now a lifetime to reflect on our Heavenly Fathers' love for each of his children. I know you have experienced that feeling of love for the people that have been taught. It will be fun to visit your journal entries and feel the Spirit of all the random experiences. 

Forgive me if I have already told you about Bill and Freeda. But they were a very elderly couple we taught. The most kind, Christ-loving, people. Bill had stomach cancer and Freeda's health was declining. They had been taught before and LOVED the missionaries. They never were baptized, but I still have this sweet spot in my heart for Bill and Freeda. I know The Plan is just and merciful. Heavenly Father will provide the blessings. I did try to find them on FamilySearch, it would be so great if a relative was able to do their work. 

Katie's boys are so cute. You will love being with them. Little Wayne does not let Katie out of his eyesight. Ben is a car-loving, non-risk-taking real boy. James is in Cali selling solar until his real job starts in mid-July. His little Ivy is such a good-natured little baby with delicate, supple skin and very blue eyes. Hannah is having fun and is a valiant young woman. I will be ready for her steady friend to head out for the summer.  Mom is happy and I hope to always do what I can to keep her smile bright. I need her... 

I sure enjoy reading through the inspired Mission Plans you send. The Lord appreciates effort coupled with faith. I think you are the best, just a sweet and tender spot inside of my heart. What a blessing you are to our family. 

I love you forever and always,

Dad