CALLED TO SERVE-February 6, 2013

          Alexia, Mariah, great grandma Irving, and me (Ami)

                                   missing my mom Susan

D&C 84:88

I finally wrote Austin to tell him about his funny granny.  This is what I wrote.  I pray he will understand and be comforted.
The early morning of July 18th, 2013 Great Grandma Irving passed away.  She lived to be 95 and 4 months.  She had a stroke which caused her brain to bleed.  When I arrived in Idaho on Tuesday she was in a coma.  It all happened so fast.  I like to think grandma Wilcox welcomed her to the spirit world.  It was Granny's time to leave this earth, all is well.  Yes, I am sad.  This has been a difficult year, but also such great blessings too.  
I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up. D&C 84:88
The blessings of your service, Elder Wilcox, are noticed.

TIME

6 months ago, my oldest son left to serve a the Lord.  I cannot believe it has been 6 months.  I miss him as much as I did the day he left.  Time has not made that easier.
He has accomplished a lot in 6 months and his testimony is growing.  This week he was able to attend the Dallas Temple.  Jeff and I were married there 23 years ago.
He got a call from President Ames this week and will be training a new missionary.  He is really excited.
This weeks letter was 1/4 of  a page long.  A very short letter.  However,  he wrote Blake a 3 page letter.  I am ok with Blake receiving the best letter:). I have always told Austin that he is his brothers keeper.