Inspirational
“Every year I have people come up to me who don’t even know who I am and give me a hug, Barb says. “And with tears in their eyes say, ‘You have brought me back to what Christmas really is.”
Many of the British Columbia host families expressed immediate bonding with their visitors and while they greatly enjoyed the inspirational music, they treasured most the time spent with their new friends. It’s a great trust to send children into the homes of strangers, but with the discretion of Bishops, the Spirit, our shared faith and values, it works out well.
“There are many things that have affected my life this last week since conference, and I suspect will continue to in the future.”
“I didn’t know why He sent me to earth in the body that I have now, but now I know it was for a reason.”
When the odds are stacked against you, stand up and shine
The natives lived in difficult conditions–their huts were made with split logs bound with vines and covered with palm-thatched roofs.
In hindsight, it seems that during those experiences there was some influence with us. It made our hearts tender and open to receive the truths of the gospel
With coordinated lifting and faith in every footstep of the 20 kilometers, the bulk of the muscle-power needed for the journey had been completed.