Interviews, again

We are back to interviews, again.  Because of our Christmas

conference and being all together in two meetings, we were

not able to do the traditional interviews, so in January we try and

catch up and travel to each zone and interview all the missionaries.

I did a major "after the holidays" treat dump.   I took samples of my candies

and cookies, that I made for Christmas, to the interviews and let them all 

have a taste.  That way I wouldn't end up eating it all myself.  And I would have.

For my portion of the interview, I asked them to pick a treat, funny but

all but about 3 chose a candy over a candy cane, go figure.

I then told them, the candy was for them to enjoy but the candy cane was

symbolic.  I asked them to share with me a person that had made a difference in 

their lives, not counting Mom and Dad.  A lot of the examples were

amazing and very touching.  So many people had a hand in getting

these missionaries out into the field.  I really enjoyed our visits.

Then I told them to take what these people did for them and 

"pay it forward", do something significant for someone else.

Significant enough that that person will have the desire to do something

nice for someone else and themselves "pay it forward".

The candy cane is a reminder, so they won't forget to do it.

This elder brought his own give-a-way, a

1 kg candy bar.  He offered it up to the cleanest car.