September 11th...

I can't think of September 11th without thinking about the great MBM.  I was serving with Sister Zellers at the time.  

We woke up to a call from one of our investigators calling to tell us that we needed to turn on the TV.  I reminded Sarah we didn't have a TV.  We did have a radio and turned that on. 

We listened with shock and disbelief.  

Sister Zellers and I headed up to the college to see the news.  I remember feeling shock and disbelief.  I wanted to call my dad, to see what his advice would be.  Sister Zellers was from Pennsylvania and had permission to email her family, and I kind of borrowed that permission for me too.  :)  We went over to Brad and Ramona George's house and used their computer.  Brother George then gave me (and I think Sister Zellers) a blessing.  I can't tell you what was said, but I know I received comfort.

Zone meetings were cancelled that month.  But President Hoglund sent around a letter reminding us to work hard and share our message. 

When I think of 9/11, I think of being a missionary.  I think of spreading the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  I think of the blessings and promises that I have received.  I think of doing better and being better.  It's a time of reflection, but it's also a time of commitment for me.  A commitment of being spiritually prepared.  For "...if ye are prepared, ye need not fear."  (Docterine & Covenants38:30)