Christmas Eve 2009

Christmas Eve brought a pleasant surprise. Kody and Christine invited David and I to their home to meet Elder Pearl. Elder Pearl is from Durbin South Africa. He is the last person Kody baptized on his mission in 2002. It was such an honor to be able to meet him in person. He was called on a Mission to SLC, and Kody was blessed to be able to meet up with him on a few occasions. It has been a wonderful testimony of missionary work. What a blessing for Kody to actually be able to see some of the fruits of his labors already in action. As Elder Pearl was leaving he gave Kody a present to open after he left for Christmas. Inside were some pictures of his family, Kody was also able to baptize his brother while in South Africa, a South African Flag, and his missionary badge. I know Kody will cherish these the rest of his life. I am thankful for such an awesome experience.