Emmi Shines

Just recently, Emmi scored the highest on her classroom tests and got a reward of a 5 minute call to home to let her family know how she is doing.  Boot Camp is probably the hardest thing anyone could go through.  Emmi has persevered and stood tall among all the people she has come in contact with.  She is 100% committed to the gospel and gospel standards.  We are so proud of her and of the example she is setting to those around her.  She is totally on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while getting through boot camp training.

Lynda Ann and Jeff received this letter at a time when they most needed to hear how Emmi was doing:

July 1, 2019

Jeffery & Lynda Gerson
209 W Nautical Drive
Stansbury Park, UT 84074

Dear Jeffery & Lynda:

We recently learned that Emmi has joined the military and is attending basic training at GLRTC, Great Lakes, IL.  We are pleased to inform you that she has been attending the Church services on base and are grateful for the spirit she brings to the meetings.  Walter Hartje is the Church leader at GLRTC and will do all he can to help strengthen Emmi's faith and testimony.  We appreciate your support and know you join with us in asking that the Lord will guide and protect her during this time of uncertainty and turmoil in the world.

In these troubled times, it is heartwarming to see sons and daughters courageously step forward to help preserve our freedom and way of life.  You can be proud of the part you played in molding Emmi's character.  Courage and patriotism do not come automatically;  they are planted I the hearts of children by their parents.  We express our gratitude to you for your selfless service in her nehalf.

We have a deep and abiding interest in Emmi's welfare and want to ensure the blessings of Church membership are available wherever she is stationed.  As military members move around, occasionally they are unable to find out where and when the Church meetings are held.  Our Military Relations Division can assist them.  Likewise, we can help concerned parents locate the bishop or branch president where their son or daughter is stationed.  In addition, many times we can assist in locating the name of a group leader aboard a ship or at a deployed location around the world.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Military Relations Division at (801) 240-2286 or e-mail them at PST-Military@churchofjesuschrist.org.  We know that the Lord is mindful of Emmi and the challenges she will face as she valiantly serves in the military.

Sincerely,

Larry S. Kacher

I already posted her incident with having stress fractures in both her legs and how the Church was able to get missionaries to the hospital to give her a blessing.  What a comfort to know that the Church has members all over the world.  Members are never far away.

To add to this post, Lynda Ann just got off a night shift early this morning and got a call just as she was going to bed.  The call came from someone in the branch who was off base and was making some personal calls to family and friends.  He told Lynda Ann that Emmi was doing great and attending her meetings faithfully every week.  Not only attending her meetings but bringing investigators with her each week, some of whom have continued to come.  (There is a lot more detail to this incident that I choose not and cannot write.  You should ask Annie - the details make the story even more amazing!)

No one can dispute the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ.  No matter where we go in the world one can always find members who are willing to look out for the Lord's sheep.  What a comfort and a blessing it is to have that knowledge when parents are sending their children on missions, college, the armed forces, etc.

We love you Emmi, we pray for you and for all those members who are watching over you while you are away from us.