Sunday, September 7, 2014

to Mom, re: challenging week Sept. 1, 2014

Dear Mom,

Thanks for you letter! I am so happy to hear that you are feeling a bit better. It sounds like you've had quite the healing process! I'm definitely glad that you seem to be feeling a little better today!! You definitely are loved and I'm so grateful that you've been able to receive all the help that you need. This morning, President Shin mentioned about how our families truly are blessed as we serve and I am grateful to have seen the same thing. God definitely is watching out for us. 

I can imagine how frustrating it must be for you to be "sitting around" all day. You have always been such a great example of being diligent and utilizing your time meaningfully. As I see so many people who just don't have that attitude or habit, I am grateful I had the opportunity to learn from your great example. 

I have begun to think that P-day here in the office is more like "mother appreciation day." There are usually so many things we want/need to do, so little time to do them, and usually our schedule is the sum of what everyone else wants to get done especially if it involves a car... And then before you know it, POOF the day is over! Sometimes it's frustrating, but most of the time I just laugh and think "Wow, my Mom sure was amazing to do this for 10 people for the last few decades." Thanks for begin amazing. I love you.

I hope you continue to recover quickly! Have a wonderful week! 

Love, Elder Tolman

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