1/3 of the Way!!!

I've been thinking about doing this post for a few days.  Elder Coffey is actually well into the middle third of his service in Lifou.  He has said that they are making great progress sharing the gospel with investigators as well as strengthening the members there on their little island.  In addition, Elder Coffey and his companions have weathered a cyclone and several earthquakes, learned to build a grass hut, eat bats and spent Christmas Eve in the hospital in Noumea, New Caledonia.  Seems like he's really had his hands full so far!

He is filled with love for the people of Lifou and talks constantly of ways to improve the missionaries' service there.  Based on the information that he has shared with me, I think that he has certainly found his place in the mission field.

You'd think that with Elder Coffey's success and happiness in the mission field, his mama would be so pleased and proud.  And I am.  But I still miss him like he just left yesterday.  I just can't seem to get used to having my son and friend so far away.  And to top it all off, a young friend is preparing a missionary slideshow for her mission farewell and asked for song suggestions.  I, of course, recommended 'We'll Bring The World His Truth' sung by the Moleni Brothers as it has always been a real favorite around here as our family missionaries prepare to go out and serve.  And, silly me, I thought I'd listen to it while I was thinking about it.  BIG mistake.  I immediately began blubbering.  *sighs*  Maybe I'll be in better shape by the time Elder Coffey comes home....

Here's a link to the song so that you can blubber along with me:

WellBringTheWorldHisTruth