New Improved Sis. Z/Hurricane Watch/One Year Update

We just realized our last blog written nearly a month ago didn't get published! So, the news isn't new. Oh, well. Techies we aren't . . .

The latest with us is that my health is greatly improved, and the last two days I have felt like my old self, but maybe even better than the old. We are both very grateful for this. The Lord has truly blessed us. From all of this adversity, our faith is stronger, our prayers more sincere, our gospel study more in-depth, and unnecessary burdens are where they need to be: in the hands of the Lord. After the trials the blessings do come. In retrospect, complete surrender IS a lot easier, but certainly NOT while you are in the midst of it.

We have completed a year of service to the Lord and are grateful for the peace we now feel. Our perspective is very different than when we went into the Missionary Training Center. Fear and doubt, two of the adversary's fiery darts, are BIG obstacles to overcome. The evil one has worked overtime on us lately with SEVERAL darts in his quiver. But, the Lord's power is always greater, and we are uplifted and sustained by His great love for us.

We are watching tropical storm Fay now headed to the Panhandle and Big Bend area of Florida where we live. We may have to leave this area if the storm continues on it's current path. We are preparing to be ready to move the trailer to Alabama or some area away from the storm. Pray that we won't have to leave, and we will be protected. Elder Z is diligently tracking the storm, watching over us so that we can make a good decision.

Next weekend we have a visiting General Authority of the Church visiting our stake to reorganize the stake presidency. About 1500 people will meet together in one session filling all of the classrooms and seminary building. We think there will perhaps be some other important organizational announcements made at this time.

We send our love to our dear family and friends. We miss you all and look forward to seeing everyone next February.

Love,
Elder and Sister Z
xxoo