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Stories: Update on my mom
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| I'm not sure if anyone remembers or even cares for that matter, but I received word 8 months or so into my mission that my mom's cancer had come out of remission. At the request of Pte. Vasquez, the mission fasted several times specifically for her. I wanted to thank everyone who participated. You may have found the frequent fasts as bothersome or silly, but they meant the world to me and my family. At the time, the doctors estimated that she would live another 6 months or so. My mom has been fighting the cancer for the past 6 years. She often reminds me that she is with us today due to the fasting and prayers of my mission companions.
She has fought hard for 6 years and has not let the cancer have the best of her. But the human body can only endure so much. I fear she is nearing the end of her mortal life. Again, I want to thank all of you who participated for your fasting and prayers. She has since seen the birth of 4 grandchildren and she will likely know 2 or 3 more of her grandchildren before she leaves this earthly life. She has seen 2 additional sons leave on missions. She has been to the sealings of her 3 oldest sons. She is a wonderful mother and her grandchildren love her. Little do they know how great a blessing it is that they even have the chance to know her in this life.
I have done a great deal of maturing since I returned from my mission. I have become more aware of the blessings in my life. I have learned to acknowledge the hand of the Lord. I know that a large part of her success in fighting the cancer can be attributed to the fasting and prayers of my missions companions. I testify to each of you that Heavenly Father heard and hears our prayers. Thank you. |
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"You are a great army of returned missionaries. Go forward with new zeal and determination, and through your example shine the light of the gospel in this troubled world. This is the Lord's work in which we are engaged. God lives. Jesus is the Christ. We belong to His Church. This is my witness to you in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."
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