Called to serve

Last night and this morning, and because of Jacob's parents currently serving a mission
in Lebanon, we had the privilege of having an incredible young man in our home.
This particular young man will be leaving to go on his mission in just a few days.
And while that is pretty common these days (and yet, still amazing and miraculous
and inspiring), what is not common is the fact that as far as we know, he is the first
missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints called of Syrian descent.

I can't stop smiling just thinking about it.

How I wish everyone could sit with this almost-full-time missionary and listen to his story and
feel of his goodness and be overwhelmed with how positive he is about life. He shared so
many things that have been running through my mind all day. But I think the thing he said
that touched me the most was in response to one of us mentioning how incredible his story was
and how it made us realize, once again, how blessed--even spoiled--we are to have what we have.

To which, this amazing young man replied with a humble smile on his face,

"Everyone is blessed. Just not all in the same way."