Sunday Afternoon

Ada's drainage has gone down considerably, in fact since 7 AM this morning to 3 PM she has only drained 3 CCs. We are hopeful that we can take her home soon. These last two weeks have been a roller coaster ride of emotion. Some days are better than others, and on occasion I read an article or a scripture that stands out particularly. In President Boyd K. Packer's 1991 talk entitled "The Moving of the Water" he addresses much of what I have been pondering.

President packer wrote, " You parents and you families whose lives must be reordered because of a handicapped one, whose resources and time must be devoted to them, are special heroes. You are manifesting the works of God with every thought, with every gesture of tenderness and care you extend to the handicapped loved one. Never mind the tears nor the hours of regret and discouragement; never mind the times when you feel you cannot stand another day of what is required. You are living the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ in exceptional purity. And you perfect yourselves in the process."

Maybe that is why the Lord sent us Ada, because I need a lot of perfecting. As I read his quote I couldn't help but think of all who have helped us over the last eight months. You have fed us and cared for our children and our home. You have helped both temporally and spiritually.In doing so you are as President Packer said "living the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ in exceptional purity. And you perfect yourselves in the process."Once again we thank you.

Sincerely The Wimmers