JUST SHOW UP



A member of the stake presidency shared with us the following:


“We were at the Salt Lake Temple to do baptisms for the dead. Fourteen laurel age girls had pledged to be there, but, for whatever reason, six of the girls did not show up. After the baptisms were over, a temple worker informed us that if we would just stand in the hallway, The First Presidency and the Twelve would be walking by on their way to another meeting. With wet hair, the girls and their leaders stood there as two security people approached and said that when the Brethren came by we were just to smile and say nothing unless they spoke to us, because the group had many matters of business to attend to that day.


Pres. Uchdorf and Pres. Eyring were first and both smiled broadly and shook our hands, while Pres Monson, who had a box of chocolates, passed them out to all of us as he visited warmly. We then shook each of the hands of the Twelve. After a short time, they were gone and we were all thrilled to have met them, feeling like it would be a shame to wash our hands after greeting our wonderful leaders.


The next day was fast Sunday and each of the Laurels that were there bore their testimonies over what had happened. They were reminded again that we are led by prophets, seers and revelators. With tear filled eyes they praised God and thanked him for giving them such an opportunity.


Six other laurels in the congregation were crying too, but instead, scolding themselves for not being there. We know not what blessings await us if we will stay the course and just show up."