This morning me and my little family, along with Brad and Bridgit, were able to witness my parents turn into official missionaries. It was so exciting and very special. They will be serving a part time mission as Welfare Missionaries in the Employment Department right there in Orem, UT where they live. This is the first first of many to come, I’m sure. (My Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin served four missions: Calgary/Alberta Canada twice, Family History in SLC, and Navuou Illinois) My parents also serve in the Mount Timponogos Temple as ordinance workers.
It made it even more memorable for me, and I know my parents, because it is Father’s Day. I have always listened to my dad talk about the day when he and my mom would serve a mission. He has truly looked forward to this day for many years and made the necessary sacrifices required to make this happen! It took a giant leap of faith for them to sell their home they raised their family in for over 30 years in preparation for this day that has finally come. My dad has always taught me to choose the right and has helped guide me through life by reinforcing the righteous traditions that he was also taught by his father. How grateful I am for a loving and righteous father.
I am also grateful for Stephen’s father, Bruce. He has also demostrated wonderful attributes and characteristics and taught me many things. I appreciate his goodness, tender heart and natural ways of service.
I plan to continue on in the righteous traditions laid for me and hope my children will also come to understand and cherish these noble habits of their heritage.
Comments:
Mzb said…
They will do great work as missionaries.
Sunday, June 15, 2008 5:48:22 PM
Mom and Dad Parker said…
It seems like that forever people have been greatly affected by the “traditions of their fathers”. These traditions seem to be our basic foundation upon which we live our lives. Elder and Sister Baldwin are some of our heroes.
Monday, June 16, 2008 12:16:53 AM