From Dad 2/22
Good morning priesthood holders,
It has been totally amazing to see the growth and new strength that has come into our family the past few months. It is amazing to realize mom and I have almost been on our mission for 6 months! You would continue to also be amazed at mom’s growth and confidence in the work. There are so many times she adds a testimony or a scripture that is just what is needed to support and strengthen the individual we are teaching. We learn quickly the Spirit is the one doing the teaching. It is so fun to see individuals progress and grow in their faith to live the gospel.
Our institute class is fast expanding into a full institute program. Mom and I are only two and we have many responsibilities on our mission. The ward understands for the full activities to take place their further involvement in working with the young single adults is necessary. We are thankful for the willingness they have expressed to step in and provide some of the services and hours needed to make this possible. This will be the first year Especially For Youth will be offered the young people here in their own language and country. There will also be a gathering for a young single adult conference this summer as well. These have been taking place for the past three years. We had 5 at institute last night and 1 has been encouraged by the bishop to begin processing missionary papers. We think of Zach and Michael and Clark to follow. What an exciting time for Zach! Chris’s letter to us this week told the story of how such a call that will surely come to Zach has already started to pull on her heart strings.
How good it is to see the growth in the other young men coming up in the family. Michael has had such a good year. It will be interesting to see what adding girls to the mix for Michael and Clark will bring (if my word order seems a little weird it is the same reason I had to take “bonehead English” the semester after returning from Germany the first time).
Each priesthood holder has unique gifts and opportunities in life. We enjoy so much knowing what is going on and how everyone is progressing. We encourage each of you to keep us posted. We want your successes and challenges to be felt, shared, and loved by everyone.
It scares me to death each time I walk into an institute class and realize each one there can teach as well or better than I. They need take no backseat to anyone. Mom encourages me to follow the rule of listening at least as much of the time as I spend talking. It takes more confidence (I am learning) to listen than it does to talk. The results are always amazing to me. Probably the most important thing I have learned is when others are talking the Spirit can coach me what it is I should be doing or saying next. Mom continues to be my best teacher as all of you have already experienced and accepted. The Lord made no mistake when mothers were placed in charge of nurturing in the family.
We are glad Nate was protected though being very sore for sure. We continue to be grateful and blessed for the many protections each one of you is given in your activities. We look forward each week to new events and moments of progress and adventure in each of your lives. Thanks for your letters and pictures. Mom will continue to keep her role of being the glue that holds our family together. I love her letters. What I am interested in pursuing is our looking at family and life from the blessings and responsibility for leadership our Heavenly Father has chosen to give to the men side of the family. Your input is always welcome and appreciated.
Love always,
Dad and Grandpa (to those who have or are in the process of going out on their own after high school)
It has been totally amazing to see the growth and new strength that has come into our family the past few months. It is amazing to realize mom and I have almost been on our mission for 6 months! You would continue to also be amazed at mom’s growth and confidence in the work. There are so many times she adds a testimony or a scripture that is just what is needed to support and strengthen the individual we are teaching. We learn quickly the Spirit is the one doing the teaching. It is so fun to see individuals progress and grow in their faith to live the gospel.
Our institute class is fast expanding into a full institute program. Mom and I are only two and we have many responsibilities on our mission. The ward understands for the full activities to take place their further involvement in working with the young single adults is necessary. We are thankful for the willingness they have expressed to step in and provide some of the services and hours needed to make this possible. This will be the first year Especially For Youth will be offered the young people here in their own language and country. There will also be a gathering for a young single adult conference this summer as well. These have been taking place for the past three years. We had 5 at institute last night and 1 has been encouraged by the bishop to begin processing missionary papers. We think of Zach and Michael and Clark to follow. What an exciting time for Zach! Chris’s letter to us this week told the story of how such a call that will surely come to Zach has already started to pull on her heart strings.
How good it is to see the growth in the other young men coming up in the family. Michael has had such a good year. It will be interesting to see what adding girls to the mix for Michael and Clark will bring (if my word order seems a little weird it is the same reason I had to take “bonehead English” the semester after returning from Germany the first time).
Each priesthood holder has unique gifts and opportunities in life. We enjoy so much knowing what is going on and how everyone is progressing. We encourage each of you to keep us posted. We want your successes and challenges to be felt, shared, and loved by everyone.
It scares me to death each time I walk into an institute class and realize each one there can teach as well or better than I. They need take no backseat to anyone. Mom encourages me to follow the rule of listening at least as much of the time as I spend talking. It takes more confidence (I am learning) to listen than it does to talk. The results are always amazing to me. Probably the most important thing I have learned is when others are talking the Spirit can coach me what it is I should be doing or saying next. Mom continues to be my best teacher as all of you have already experienced and accepted. The Lord made no mistake when mothers were placed in charge of nurturing in the family.
We are glad Nate was protected though being very sore for sure. We continue to be grateful and blessed for the many protections each one of you is given in your activities. We look forward each week to new events and moments of progress and adventure in each of your lives. Thanks for your letters and pictures. Mom will continue to keep her role of being the glue that holds our family together. I love her letters. What I am interested in pursuing is our looking at family and life from the blessings and responsibility for leadership our Heavenly Father has chosen to give to the men side of the family. Your input is always welcome and appreciated.
Love always,
Dad and Grandpa (to those who have or are in the process of going out on their own after high school)
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