Surprise!

Well life is full of ironies isn't it? I haven't been on my blog for almost a month and much has changed. It struck me that the quote I chose to use last month was "Life is filled with recollections of the past and anticipation for the future." Indeed, that is exactly where I am.

For the first couple of weeks in December, I went with my mother-in-law, Vickie, to Jerusalem. I was able to visit with Elder Holland before I went and he said that I would feel Dave nearby. "In fact," he continued,"I wouldn't be surprised if the Lord let him have a little vacation from what he's doing right now, and allowed him stay by your side the entire time."

I wept tears of gratitude that Elder Holland had expressed exactly what I had hoped for during my visit. Gratefully, I can say that I witnessed the fulfillment of that promise, but it came in ways that were completely unexpected and unanticipated.

To make a very lengthy and detailed story short, I met a friend by the name of Ryan Harmer. He is a wonderful man, and, thanks to Dave and a trip to Jerusalem, we are now very good friends. I am filled with anticipation for the future and ever grateful for the involvement of the Lord in my life. I put my trust in him, and know that in his strength I can do all things.

Comments

Katie said…
wow! You updated your blog on vacation??? so hoe did everything go??? you promised details. lol Hope all went well
December 19, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Unknown said…
Jerusalem..how cool was that?
December 20, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Jodi & Dan said…
What a neat promise from Elder Holland! Georgia, every time I read your blog I am so inspired and touched by your faith and your strength.

I think you should post the lengthy and detailed story...:)
December 21, 2009 at 11:38 AM
KayDe said…
Here here to what Jodi said!!!Suspense is not nice!
December 21, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Devin & Anna said…
I'm not sure that you are allowed to have long private stories without all of us hearing every juicy detail, and being able to veto! :) I love John Mayer too by the way...his concert was SO amazing!
December 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM
natalie said…
I'm the the "know"....you all should be jealous..haha!
December 21, 2009 at 8:20 PM
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