As many of you know, Kayla was born with a Humanitarian Heart. She has always had a deep love for God and for the welfare of all people. She desired from an early age to spend her life partnering with God to relieve physical and spiritual suffering throughout the world. Her efforts have taken to her to help build a school in Guatemala, houses in Mexico, empower and educate women in Rwanda, and teach, preach, and testify of Jesus Christ to the humble people in the Philippines - all without running water or the comforts of home. For years she has looked to Sister Sharon Eubank as a role model and mentor and has been flattered by the nickname 'young Sister Eubank'.
Yesterday was Kayla's preparation day and she called much earlier than she normally does. I received her Google Hangout request as I was actually driving to our Stake Center to hear her beloved Sister Eubank speak. I arrived about 20 minutes early but the chapel was already full, so with phone in hand and Kayla on the line, I put my purse down on a soft chair in the overflow. Even the overflow was starting to fill with women now, and as I turned to go finish my conversation in the hallway, Sister Eubank was standing next to my chair. I told her I was talking to my missionary in the Philippines. She asked if she could talk and if it was an elder or sister? I gave her my phone and Kay was able to talk to her, to be lifted and strengthened by one of her mentor's here on earth, as well as by God.
From a chapel overflow in South Jordan, Utah to an internet cafe somewhere in Toledo, Philippines - heaven allowed these 2 special sisters to connect. One of the many, many great example of God's love and tender mercies in our lives. I testify that He lives, that He knows and loves His children, and desires each one of us to Come Unto Him to partake of the bounteous blessings of His gospel.
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