Setting Apart
Sunday, July 31st, Emma was set apart as a missionary for the Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints. She was set apart by President Leishman and President Garrett attended. It has to be one of the most spiritual experiences of my life. All day Emma had been sad saying goodbye to everyone and was having a hard time, which all of us were teary on and off all day. But when we got to the Stake Center, President Leishman visited with Emma for a few minutes and when she opened the door she had a big smile and said “Let’s do this”! Since that moment she has not shed a tear! We went in and talked about her becoming a missionary and the feelings we all had about that, and the spirit was so strong. In the blessing she was promised many things, one of which was that angels would be assigned to go with her on her mission and Scott literally saw Grandma Cheri and other angels in the room. There is no doubt that she will have the protection she will need as she goe...
