Boynton Family Mission We saw you, Carrie

Boynton Family Mission

Zone Conference Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Dad and I sit on the stand at Zone Conference. Sister Smith takes her place at the pulpit to give her last Zone Conference talk as she will be returning home in a few weeks. I stare at her and realize I feel a great longing. Her petite form, wavy strawberry-blonde hair, soft voice and confident manner remind me of someone...........Carrie! I listen to her experiences of the last 18 months. I hear her proficient use of the language and feel her strong testimony as she teaches from Preach My Gospel.

Dad leans over and whispers, "she reminds me of Carrie." I say, "I was just thinking exactly the same thing."

Tears brim my eyes and spill down onto my blouse and jacket. I hear a sniff and see Dad wiping his cheek.

We may be far away and unable to see you in person, but we saw you today, Carrie! We saw you as a missionary and we were so happy!

Love, Mom and Dad.