August 14, 2005
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"Neither take ye thought before hand what ye shall say; but treasure up in your minds continually the words of life, and it shall be given you in the very hour that portion that shall be meted unto every man."
(D&C 84:5)Click Here for pictures from my last Sunday
Today was . . . beautiful, spiritual, tear-jerking, hard, touching, thrilling . . .
Sacrament Meeting was absolutely amazing. So many friends and family came, it was wonderful. Alison Ahmu gave a nice talk. Then Colin spoke- wow. He spoke with such composure. The spirit was so strong in that service. And then my sister sang Kenith Cope's song, "His Hands" . . . she had the congregation wrapped around her finger. We hung on every heart-piercing word of that song. We all broke down- the Bishop, the Stake President, people in the congregation you wouldn't even expect to. My face started doing that contortion thing where every muscle started twitching. She sang with conviction.
Somehow I composed myself for my speech. I said everything that I wanted to say- needed to say. It couldn't have gone better. I am so grateful for the Spirit felt during that Sacrament Meeting. It was just perfect. I felt great, and yet at the same time completely devastated at the prospects of saying goodbye to all these people who I love. I don't think a thousand emotions could describe how I feel today.
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Dan, you were absolutely wonderful. You had that whole place in tears, and I'll even admit to shedding a few, too. Your sister sang so beautifully. I had a very nice time listening to everyone speak. I know it's really hard to say goodbye and I've done this before. It doesn't get any easier. I'll just give you the same advice I gave Andrew and Brian before they left. Just follow your heart and what you know is true. Believe in yourself and believe in the work you are to do. You will make it through, and you will be a better, more experienced and capable person when you return. Follow this through, to the end. I don't want to see you before 2007. Do it right and do yourself, your family, your friends, and your God proud. I know that you can. You'll be hearing from me. Good luck, Dan.
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