tender mercies

Yesterday Dad and I met with our mission president, President Ludwig.  He meets with all the new m issionaries after they've been here 10 days or so to make sure you're not ready to jump ship, I think.  He is such a kind and loving man.  He asked all about our children and their spouses and our grandchildren and how they were doing.  We told him about the challenges that Matt has faced, and at the conclusion of our meeting, he offered a prayer and prayed specifically that the Lord would bless Matt, that a correct diagnosis would be made and that if it was the Lord's will that he might be able to retain his memory.  Aubrey called me and said Matt had an MRI today and the neurosurgeon said that some of the damage to his brain is repairing itself.  She said she has seen this happen in children, but never in an adult and she has no explanation for it.  We do.  It is the power of the priesthood exercised on our behalf through a worthy priesthood holder, and the tender mercies of our loving Heavenly Father.  We are so grateful to be here in this place doing this work.  We love you all, think of you often and you are always in our prayers.  Love, Mom