"Good Job!....Keep Going"

Saturday, the scheduled day for investigators Chuck and Richard to be baptized, was bitter sweet. Chuck had some very challenging days, and is suffering from some very deep struggles. He was beaten by his room mate and also had to be admitted to a psychological care facility. Needless to say, there are more issues that this man must face before baptism. However, Richard was baptized, Saturday March 21, 2009. Elder Robertson wrote that during the talk on baptism, during the meeting, Richard began to tear up as he realized the great opportunity before him. Then the Elders all joined together in singing. Richard walked into the baptismal font and was immersed into those sacred waters. As he was coming back up, someone whispered in Elder Robertson's ear "Good job, keep going" Although Elder Robertson knows that it is truly the Holy Ghost that does the converting, he also knows that it is through his service that he is able to play a part in changing people's lives forever. He used the word "Awesome" many times to describe this wonderful event.
Word came today that Josh and his companion Elder Hunter will stay together another 6 weeks. The next transfer will take place on May 5th. Josh said that Hunter has never stayed with any other companion this length of time. Elder Hunter has been out 18 mos, and is scheduled to go home in Sept.
Elder Robertson mentioned in his email that many people have commented on the tattered condition of his scripture case. The handle is only connected on one side, providing not much of a handle at all, and the corners are pretty worn. He just tells people, "I can't get a new one, because this one's my dad's that he used on his mission, and I got to get it through my mission too."
We had a fun surprise when we got a phone call from some old friends, Brian and Susan Humpherys, who happened to be in Spokane on a business trip. They called and told us they were sitting in front of Elder Robertson's house, but he wasn't home. They waited around for a bit because it was his prep-day and they thought he might come home again, but no luck. So they left a note and were on their way. I was hoping they could see him! I have been particularly homesick for him lately.....Time does march on and it gets easier, but there is a very unique sort of ache that is in a mother's heart when her child is away from home.