Most people know I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (some nicknames include LDS or Mormon). One of the things we believe is the importance of the same organization of the church as Jesus Christ had when He was upon the earth and throughout Biblical history--meaning a living prophet and 12 apostles. A visit from one is pretty rare because, well, there are only 12. However, the President of the 12 Apostles, Russel M. Nelson, came to Sri Lanka to visit us! It was a very special occasion!
One great aspect of these visits is that they do special firesides for everyone...which is why all the pictures of everyone gathered together. It's lovely to hear testimonies and talks and prayers by Apostles, their wives, and other church leaders! It's very strengthening for everyone.
The best part, though, was during Sister Nelson's testimony (President Nelson's wife)... I looked over next to me and realized that Peter wasn't sitting in his seat! I looked up a bit and saw some legs dangling under the curtain! He had climbed up onto the window sill so he could look out the window and count the bats flying by! HA! All the people behind me were giggling (quietly, of course) since they had watched him climb up there, and I look up and President Nelson is watching and laughing, too! HA! After the meeting, we all got to shake hands with him, and when he saw me he started to laugh, reached over, patted my cheek, gave me a great big hug and whispered "Isn't motherhood wonderful?!?" We both laughed a lot! So funny. Only Peter.
One great aspect of these visits is that they do special firesides for everyone...which is why all the pictures of everyone gathered together. It's lovely to hear testimonies and talks and prayers by Apostles, their wives, and other church leaders! It's very strengthening for everyone.
The best part, though, was during Sister Nelson's testimony (President Nelson's wife)... I looked over next to me and realized that Peter wasn't sitting in his seat! I looked up a bit and saw some legs dangling under the curtain! He had climbed up onto the window sill so he could look out the window and count the bats flying by! HA! All the people behind me were giggling (quietly, of course) since they had watched him climb up there, and I look up and President Nelson is watching and laughing, too! HA! After the meeting, we all got to shake hands with him, and when he saw me he started to laugh, reached over, patted my cheek, gave me a great big hug and whispered "Isn't motherhood wonderful?!?" We both laughed a lot! So funny. Only Peter.
