If I tell you all he does for me each day, you'd ask, "What the heck do you do, Cheryl?" He is such a support and help-meet right now. He does all the ironing. He make breakfast more than I do. He does most of the driving. He is incredible. He continues running at least three times a week. There are hills here, which he didn't have in Illinois. He's adjusting. When he returns from running he does 120 push ups. He does three sets of 40. He is the studliest senior missionary around.
I love when he is teaching and talking with the people. In a movie, you can picture a shot of someone teaching and all leaning in with interest and desire in their eyes. Music is playing, you wish you were there and hearing the words and feeling the spirit. This is how it is in my heart. It is sacred. I sit back and marvel at his ability to teach and uplift. I enjoy the moment and wish there was a camera so others could see how incredible it is to be involved in this work.
Mark is so encouraging to everyone. To our young missionaries, to our new mission president, to the branch president, and to other members who struggle to be strong while trying to balance work, church service, illness and caring for their families.
So often we'll visit someone who is sick or discouraged. He uses his priesthood to give them a blessing. It is such a power that we have with us wherever we go. To be able to bless in the holy name of the Savior. He is also knowledgeable of the scriptures. He seems to know them all. We mention a topic and he turns to the scripture that is just perfect in teaching the concept. His insights into the gospel doctrine is such a strength to all of us. Members are so grateful for his insights.
The little things I enjoy don't compare with having Mark as my companion. We always say that we planned "some day" to go on a mission and our "some day" is here. We are living the dream!!
