August 17, 2014

On August 13, 2014, I received a text from a member where Elder Wilcox is serving.  
"We feel so thankful for these missionaries.  They are the best missionaries we have had!  they have been a great blessing to the work in our ward.  They have great ability to build others, share their testimonies and work hard!  With love and gratitude, Sister Maren Fuller"
This was my response:
"Thank you so much:) as a mom I love hearing about my son and that he is doing a great job.  I think this is the last transfer for Elder Wilcox.  My heart is sad for him."
"Yes, we are sad to see him go, however, he has been instrumental in helping to bring back several into activity and also bringing several into the church.  He is very mature, committed, obedient, hard working, enthusiastic and sensitive to the spirit. My husband is the ward mission leader so I have had the opportunity to work with him and watch him teach on many occasions.  Just last week he was teaching a discussion in our home and I was so moved by the spirit as he shared his testimony on grace.  I am a life long member.  I realized ways that the Lord has shown me grace I had not previously considered.  I am SO GRATEFUL for missionaries like him, who can be instruments in helping others to come to Christ.  The people he has worked with are so dear to us.  He has really helped to turn things around in this ward.  Thank you."
Being this missionaries' mom, I couldn't be more proud of Elder Wilcox.  I never understood what people were talking about when they would say they could feel the great efforts of their missionaries at home.  There is a power, like a protective blanket, placed over our home while he serves.  I pray that even when he comes home this power will remain.  I feel as if we are in the palm of our Saviors hand.  
I am thankful Elder Wilcox chose me as his mom.  He is a wonderful person and missionary.  I love him and miss him.