A Good Day

April 8^th, 2010

I had a remarkable morning with Scott yesterday. President Robbins asked us to drive out to Oxford and visit with some sister missionaries that were having some disagreements over each others driving skills.

We had prayed before going for divine help. We needed to know how and what to say. We sat at their kitchen table and started off with a word of prayer. Scott told several stories to introduce the topic of communication and how to develop that skill. Part way through our training we asked them to teach us how to do a “companionship inventory” because we didn’t think we had done an official one. They told us how and then hesitated to do one because they were still feeling some hostility towards one another. The spirit told us to turn it around and let Scott and I do one for them and then they could grade us. They said, “Sure.” So we did. They liked it and we asked if we could do another one from Preach My Gospel. This one focused on expressing gratitude for things we appreciated in each other. The spirit was in full force and tender tears were shared.

Scott then told them the story of the young couple and the grapefruit story, the 4 families in car accidents and their bank accounts, and of the “Thank You Box” we had in our home when the kids were young. The light went on in their eyes and they wanted to try the “Thank You Box” for the rest of their transfer.

The sisters were so obedient and teachable; we know they will be able to work it out. Afterwards I helped them do their dirty dishes and they were so grateful. It gave me an opportunity to serve them and just visit with them about their mission work.

What a difference between the “before look” on their faces as we pulled up and “the smiles and hugs” when we left. They will be fine. Thanks you Heavenly Father for your divine help and putting the right words into our mouths.

In the evening we went over to Beth Terry’s home. We sawed tree limbs and gathered downed brush. We plan to can go back when things dry out and burn it for her.

Scott visited with Beth and watched silly Trixie (her fat short wiener dog) dig holes in the back yard while I cleaned up her flower pots out front. It was a beautiful evening. Clouds were rolling in and the temperature was just right.

How we have come to love this incredible woman. Chemo has taken her hair and her head is a mass of sores. We feel so bad for her. We have discussed what she is learning from this health challenge and it is this: “How to accept service from others graciously.” That has to be one of the hardest things to learn in this life.

While studying about Christ’s final days, the thought came to me; even Christ had to allow others to serve him. Mary anointing his feet with oil, the disciples finding a room for the Savior’s last Passover, and finally Simon the Cyrenian carrying the cross up the hill for Christ. Even our dear Savior learned to be served! Wow!!