Mothers Day 2013

Elder Wilcox is very obedient.  Twice a year we get to talk to our missionary.  Mother's day was one of them.  There is a time limit of 40 minutes max.  In his letter yesterday, he apologized for hanging up at 39:59.  He said he had to be obedient.  He also hopes we are not mad at him for this.  We are not mad, just very proud of his obedience.
"The way of the gospel is a simple way.  Some of the requirements may appear to you as elementary and unnecessary.  Do not spurn them.  Humble yourselves, and walk in obedience.  I promise that the results that follow will be marvelous to behold and satisfying to experience." quote by President Gordon B. Hinckley
He is an example to me.
Mother's day was wonderful.  Being able to talk to Austin was a bonus.  His mission president only allows them to call.  I was thankful for even a phone call.  He sent me a  missionary tag to clip on my scriptures, and an awesome handwritten letter.
"The atonement has put such a huge change in my own life.  Through the atonement I can be forgiven of those mistakes, and feel the inspiration of the holy ghost in my life,  it is a blessing to have it, a lot of the way through high school I did not accept the guidance of the holy ghost.  I felt a drastic change in my life while preparing to serve a mission, it is truly incredible.  The holy ghost plays such an important role in our lives.  There is a distinct happiness I can recognize when I have the holy ghost.  When I don't have it  I tend to get down and depressed and my mind is bogged down with thoughts.  But when I do have it,  I am able to think of the positive aspect of life, and how it has blessed me, and all the wonderful things that I have.  I love the gospel of Jesus Christ!!!  If there is on thing the mission has taught me thus far, it is that I want the holy ghost with me for the remainder of my life!!!  I am not happy when he isn't there, but the happiness I feel when he is there, is incredible, he truly is the comforter as explained in John 14:26, he comforts every single day out here, every struggle I have he is there. " paraphrased from Elder Wilcox's Monday letter
During his phone call he recommend us to be more faithful in prayer and scripture study.
Transfers are this week.  Austin will be receiving a new companion.  Elder Webb.  He will be staying in Waco.
I love this boy, and am grateful he chose to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.