- Learning that a friend, a good man and father, had passed away after a short battle with cancer
- Finding out that one of my favorite couples in the ward have separated and are working through a divorce
- Seeing a young lady in our ward home only months after leaving on her mission because of a medical release
- Hearing from a mother in our ward the heart-breaking events that have occurred in her family over the past several years. She spent several hours confiding in me and sharing things that I would have never guessed. She is well aware of the tender mercies from the Lord, and she and her husband are dealing with their trials with amazing faith and strength, but I am overwhelmed by what they are going through.
- Having a young man, his parents, and twin sister in our home for his patriarchal blessing. His spirit and testimony shine!
- Learning that another young man who was recently in our home for his blessing received his mission call to St. Petersburg, Russia!
- Finding out that Kristy Pratt placed 5th in the nation in pole vaulting, making her an All-American!
- Watching Avery play so happily (in her Spiderman hoodie) while Skyping with her and Ayrel!
Oh, this roller coaster of life.
