By Wednesday I had received calls from two missionaries informing me that they had left their iPad on top of the car as they drove off, and oh yeh, they are no where to be found. One Elder said they found his iPad case 8 miles from where he left it on the car. But no iPad to be found. He was pleased that it had stayed on the car that long. He asked me if it would cost him $400 to replace it and I replied, no I will give you the Elder ____ discount. He said, so it will. Ostrow me $500 then, right. I told him I liked his math. Honestly there are times I wish that. Could charge missionaries for some of the things that happen to iPads, cars and cell phones because they shut their brain off and didn't think. But I can't.
The first snow flurries appeared on Halloween and our first frost was last night. On the news they said that is almost a month early. So we fear this winter just might be crazier than last year when we set the record for the coldest winter on record and had the 2nd most snowfall with 84 inches. Oh goody.
We had Sisters to dinner last night and then went teaching with them. Sadly the lady they had an appointment with was either not home or wouldn't answer the doorbell or her phone. These young people face rejection and disappointment all of the time, yet they remain upbeat and positive. I am so impressed by the caliber of the youth today even they don't always engage their brain before doing some things.
As we left the grocery store yesterday, I had the opportunity to do a good turn. A man was standing by his car with jumper cables obviously hoping that someone would be kind enough to help him. I gladly did so and we got his car started just as his wife came out with the groceries. He thanked me and they were on their way. It always feels good to help someone in need.
Last night I received a call from a hesitant missionary. He had just backed their 2015 Toyota Corolla with less than 1,000 miles on it into another car. And so the car fun continues.
I get to help with the lesson in Sunday School today. The teacher called me last night and asked, since I had been a stake president, would I be willing to take a few minutes to explain the role of the stake and how the stake and the mission work together to hasten the work of salvation. Thinking about that brought back a flood of memories and experiences of 17 years in the stake presidency working with lots of wonderful people to know and to do what the Lord wanted us to do.
The picture below is one wall of Claudia's cubicle. It is one of two walls of missionaries we love and serve with. Being the overachiever she has always been, she is making a scrapbook page for each missionary so that in years to come, we can remember each one and their impact on our lives.
A dear friend and business associate, Linda, is moving to Texas to be close to family. She retired on Friday after many years helping many of us accomplish what we did. After talking with her a few weeks ago, I contacted the mission office there and have arranged for missionaries to help them unpack their belongings this coming week. Missionaries are hard workers and they love to serve.
May your week be filled with opportunities and blessings of service. Look for someone to lift or cheer this week and I promise you your life will be blessed just because you took time to care.
Elder Taggart
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