soakin it all up

Wonderful thing for Monday, 16 February:

First off, Pres. Ianni's spiritual acuity hits us in the solar plexus again.  He's been meeting with us frequently lately, about Pathway and YM/YW.  Yesterday he had some questions about Pathway.  He was at the church, between work and home, so we went there to talk with him.  What an example of being wholeheartedly invested in doing good and in carrying out his calling.  We showed him a Pathway video that has been translated into Italian on YouTube, about a 5-minute video.  From watching it, he immediately inferred every possible scope and purpose of Pathway, and the imperative to get it out there to bless the lives of the people.  What a marvel - the man, and the program.

Secondly, I just have to say that it's not easy being a mother/grandmother, and away from family for a year-and-a-half ... more for some.  Therefore, it was like basking in a pool on a lovely summer day to get a skype call from Amy, Lawton, and the children Sunday evening.  We talked for over an hour, and I soaked up every word, every nuance of expression, every grandchild experience shared.  It's nice to have family in the same time zone.

Ahhhh!  Tender mercies!

Fun thing:

"The word is out" does not directly carry over to Italian.  The blank look on Pres. Ianni's face was priceless!