Each Life That Touches Ours for Good

As members of our branch, we have the pure joy of associating with some very dear couple missionaries who serve an 18 month mission at a nearby church history site. This past Sunday we bade farewell to 5 of the 11-12 couples who completed their missions. Unfortunately I was unable to take pictures of all of these wonderful couples, but I was able to take these pictures. This is Her Royal Highness, with Elder and Sister Christensen. These couples arrived just a couple weeks prior to Her Majesty's birth. Elder Christensen had a way with Royalty and was often found at the end of a meeting block with a sweet little pink thing curled up on his chest, sound asleep. Sister Christensen is such an inspiration and had a very quiet and gentle way in her relations with others! I really miss these wonderful people!

Now here is another wonderful couple! This is Elder and Sister Peterson. Sister Peterson just glows! Everywhere she goes she scatters sunshine. A sister in our branch once talked about 'Motherhood Heroes,' and Sister Peterson is one of mine! Never a negative word escapes her lips. Sister Peterson is also an amazing organist and her very last Sunday playing Postlude music, she played two of my favorite pieces - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, and From thou Font of Every Blessing! I like to think she did it just for me!

Elder and Sister Rucker are so dynamic! Sister Rucker was always so encouraging and sweet! She is also one who goes the extra mile in her service to the church and in her family. I had the privilege of receiving some beautifully colored and laminated stories and games for FHE and church - I will treasure these forever!

Our closing hymn last Sunday was, "God be With you Till We Meet Again." I don't think there was a dry eye in the chapel when we finished. Another hymn that reflects what is in my heart is called, "Each Life That Touches Ours for Good."

Each life that touches ours for good

Reflects thine own great mercy, Lord;

Thou sendest blessings from above

Thru words and deeds of those who love.

What greater gift dost thou bestow,

What greater goodnes can we know

Than Christ-like Friends, whose gentle ways

Strengthen our faith, enrich our days.

When such a friend from us departs,

We hold forever in our hearts

A sweet and hallowed memory,

Bringing us nearer, Lord, to thee.

For worthy friends whose lives proclaim

Devotion to the Savior's name,

Who bless our days with peace and love,

We praise they goodness, Lord above.