We like to have the missionaries over quite frequently. They are so much fun to have around! They bring a wonderful spirit into our home and I like that my children get a taste of what it is like to be a missionary and to interact with them. The sad part is that they are constantly being rotated around so just when you get close to a certain missionary then they get transferred again. We have met some wonderful young men! Another great thing is that most of them (because most seem to be American) enjoy basic American food. They make me feel like I am the best cook in the world...
and I really am not!!!
Most recently, we had the missionaries over for dinner on Jaxon's birthday. Here is a photo of them. Aren't they adorable?
From left to right (top photo)...Elder Carpenter, Kleis, Lamb and Thorman (next to Jaxon)
The missionaries never leave our home without a spiritual message. Elder Thorman gave the message this time and I really liked what he shared.
He talked about 2 Nephi 26: 24-25.
It reads... He doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the world; for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own life that he may draw all men unto him. Wherefore, he commandeth none that they shall not partake of his salvation. Behold, doth he cry unto any, saying: Depart from me? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; but he saith: Come unto me all ye ends of the earth, buy milk and honey, without money and without price.
He then talked about all the things going on in the world and how we can easily get so wrapped up on current events, politics etc...He said that in the end, all of that is not that significant in the grand scheme of things.
Heavenly Father has invited us all to come to him. To partake of something so precious and wonderful. And it is all free because our Savior has already paid the price.
Thank you Elder Thorman for a great message and a reminder of what is most important!
Elder Kleis is going home to Finland this month and Thorman and Carpenter are being transferred. Too bad for them they won't be over for Thanksgiving! We will miss them.
If you haven't yet you can get to be friends with the missionaries moms on FB, then you can post the pictures and tag the missionary with his Moms name so they can see pictures of what they are up to. People do that for my nephew, its cool!
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