12.7.2008

Mom performed her duties in Salt Lake this morning and returned in time to pick up dad for church. As it was Fast and Testimony meeting dad desired to attend the meetings he has missed so much over the past couple of months. Four months ago on this very day our cancer journey began, it only seems fitting that dad be provided the opportunity to publicly express his profound gratitude to our Father in Heaven, convey his heartfelt love and appreciation to ward members and friends, and to bear his powerful and touching testimony. The Lord's tender mercies continue.

Mom and Dad then traveled to Salt Lake to prepare for the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional. Mom had two other events following the meeting so dad patiently waited for her to finish. According to dad "today has been a wonderful day, I feel great".

I went over this evening to prepare dad's medications for the week, it was strange to not be able to visit with dad while I was there. Yet, it was so comforting knowing that he was with mom performing the sacred work he and mom have been called to do. Dad has sincerely missed his ability to serve at the Temple and Conference Center, we are so grateful that our Father in Heaven is affording him the strength, health, courage, and ability to resume the activities he cherishes.