Nov. 6, evening

We have noticed several young men zooming around the MTC (missionary training center) in wheelchairs.  Of course I was curious about how they would be serving as missionaries.  Sunday at a mission conference one of these young men played a beautiful piano solo.   It appears he has needed a wheelchair his entire life.  His hands were quite stiff and not shaped like you would expect a piano player's hands to be.  I was so impressed with his sharing his talent.  Then a couple of these young men in wheelchairs talked to us.  They are so humble, so happy to serve, so grateful for the opportunity to be missionaries.  They serve here at the call center talking to people who make inquiries about the church.  I am so grateful that there are many ways to serve and all who want to do so may.

For the past almost 50 years I have loved helping children and their parents love and play music.  It is so gratifying to see a young man who was given the opportunity to play when many parents would have thought it not possible.  Many are blessed because of his playing for us.  I thank his parents for giving him that gift.  It just reminds me once again...every child can.