Missionary service

We have the kindest, most wonderful set of missionaries serving in our ward right now. They’re just the sweetest boys and I love their example of obedience. They humbly asked for cuts, but my Wednesday afternoon—their P-day—is just too crazy and I’m not in one place or long enough to do it that day. They both really needed a trim but desired to get their cut on the day they’re supposed to. I told them I would look at what I could maybe rearrange and get back to them in the mornnng. 

My conversation with Corbin on the way to school today ended up revolving around the Lords timing and how to prioritize our time and efforts to make room for the things the Lord cares about most. I came home and prayed about how to make time to serve the missionaries today, and right away realized I could cut their hair during the morning hours if my parents came over, too (since I don’t have teen and adult kids at home during the day right now). So my dad brought his morning reading over and my mom was able to make some calls she needed to take care of from my house. 30 minutes later, the elders were on their way again, with a hot lunch I had packed up to go before they arrived.  

While they were here, one of them gave me updates on a medical trial (for muscular dystrophy) that he’s been doing. He described his trips to Little Rock for treatment as added blessing for serving a mission, and how grateful he is to be able to participate in this medical trial even while on his mission. 

Not the other way around. I usually hear, “I hope my medical needs won’t affect my ability to do missionary work.” Which is also a good desire! But his words were so full of thanksgiving and mission focused that I noticed. I appreciate his gratitude for the opportunity to still be able to participate and be a valid candidate during his mission. We don’t always need to set one thing of importance aside for another. Heavenly Father creates room in our life when we prioritize His work. 

I’m thankful for these sweet elders and their examples to me today. It was a blessing to me to be able to serve them in a small way.