One Of Our Favorite People Out Here Came To Church And Stayed The Second Hour For The First Time.

One of the Sisters in the branch who has become a dear friend is the matriarch of a fairly large family. All of the members of this family that we have met are very good-looking people with fun personalities and many talents. In that respect, they must have inherited those attributes from this sister. This sister’s husband passed away several years ago and she is doing her best to assist this family in doing those things that would bring them happiness. While everybody seems to experience challenges in this life, those challenges are much more difficult without the knowledge of the gospel and the blessings that come with trying to live the gospel. This sister who is doing what she can to help her family has one daughter and her family who are members and enjoying the blessings of the gospel, but that daughter and her family all live out west.  So this sister does not have church member family support out here. We have tried to provide some of that support. The family members that we have met out here, are all attractive and bright with fun personalities, but each one seems to be experiencing significant challenges. One daughter has major health issues and a rebellious son.  Other grandchildren who live with this sister are going through some challenges. This matriarch sister who has become a good friend has started coming to church even though she has been experiencing health problems. So since she often does not feel well, she has only stayed for sacrament meeting. Last week she came to church and stayed the second hour and attended our Gospel Principles class. This grand lady has a very fun personality and has shared some touching stories with us about her family.  We continue to pray for her and her family. I believe she is growing in faith and we are hoping she will accept an invitation to prepare to go to the temple.