Sunday, April 28
It was a good morning, foggy and smoky, but his hearing is better, more
normal. While I was in Sacrament
meeting, Elder Babcock was willing to walk with the therapist.
On April 28, Elder Sandoval
wrote:
Elder y Hermana Babcock:
Ustedes han sido una
maravillosa bendición para mi misión y mi vida. Sé que esta ha sido una prueba
dura pero tanto ustedes como nosotros hemos fortalecido nuestra fe en Cristo y
su poder. Agradezco mucho el que Dios
haya respondió nuestras oraciones—Oh si, hemos orado mucho—también nuestros
ayunos. Siempre he creído que el Salvador hace milagros, sé que Él tiene poder
sobre las tormentas, las enfermedades, y la muerte, pero a veces no está dentro
del plan de Dios el que ese poder aplique en nuestras vidas. La hermana Babcock
es un ejemplo de que debemos creer en Cristo y su poder y aceptar Su voluntad
de si lo usara o no, al mismo tiempo.
Dios ha elegido usar su poder en usted.
Nunca olvidare el impacto de esta experiencia en mi vida, su ejemplo de
fe, de amor, y de perseverancia. Las palabras de Hma. Babcock mientras Él se
encontraba grave fueron: Lo único que recuerda es su profundo amor por el
Evangelio y por mí. Son un gran ejemplo.
Ustedes han buscado primero el reino de Dios y su justicia aceptando el
costo. Les queremos mucho. Mi familia ora por ustedes también y ellos se
han fortalecido también por sus ejemplos.
Gracias por todo ello. He venido
cuatro veces cada una de ellas viendo como Elder Babcock progresa y como el
doctor se sorprendía por el progreso también.
Se aún más que Dios nos
ama. Cristo vive y nos ama. Mi Salvador nos tiene grabados en las palmas
de sus manos. Le tiene a usted y de este
lado del velo o del otro le cuidara siempre.
Con cariño,
Elder Sandoval
Puebla-Mexico
¡Sigan bendiciendo cada
vida que tocan!
In English:
Elder and Sister Babcock:
You have been a wonderful blessing in my mission
and my life. I know this has been a difficult trial, but for you and for us, we
have strengthened our faith in Christ and his power. I am very grateful that
God has answered our prayers - Oh yes, we have prayed much- also our fasting. I
have always believed that the Savior works miracles; I know that He has power
over storms, disease, and death, but sometimes it is not within the plan of God
that that power be applied in our lives. Sister Babcock is an example that we
should believe in Christ and his power and accept His will whether he uses it or
not, at the same time. God has chosen to use his power in you. I will never
forget the impact of this experience in my life, your example of faith, love,
and perseverance. The words of Sister Babcock while He was in serious condition
were: All he remembers is his deep love for the Gospel and for me. You are a
great example. You have first sought the kingdom of God and his righteousness
accepting the cost. We love you very much. My family is praying for you too and
they have also been strengthened by your examples. Thank you for that. I have
come four times each time seeing Elder Babcock progress and how the doctor was also
surprised by the progress.
I know even more that God loves us. Christ lives
and loves us. My Savior has graven us upon the palms of his hands. He has you and
on this side of the veil or the other, He will always take care of you.
With caring,
Elder Sandoval
Puebla-Mexico
Continue to bless every life you touch!
A letter like this is a reminder to us of our responsibilities.
Back at the hostel, I was
frustrated and scared that I had given Elder Babcock my cold. He had not eaten
since lunch and complained of more pain and sinus infection, but he didn’t want
to talk about it to the nurse because he didn’t want to stay in the clinic
longer. If I took him home I would not know what to do with him, other than take
him back to a doctor. We have not heard if there will be an MRI tomorrow or
not.
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