On Wings of Faith

A sister in our ward gave the TOT lesson on Sunday. The lesson brought tears to my eyes because it was on helping others and service in Germany. Sister Frandsen read out of "On Wings of Faith" written by Frederick Babbel (to lazy to go look if that's right). He told of his experiences with Ezra Taft Benson in the European countries right after the war and the horror they saw especially in Berlin. I didn't even know she knew I was from there but then I figured Hildi gets up and talks about it in her testimony so I'm sure that helped her figure it out. She read a story about a man by the name of Otto Berndt who I knew growing up. He and his wife were in our ward when we lived on Logan Avenue. What a thrill to read his name and the things he did. Sister Frandsen asked me if I wanted to borrow the book and I, of course, was delighted when she asked me because the book is old and I'm sure not on the shelves to purchase anymore. As I read it, I feel the spirit so strong and just cry. It makes me sad what these faithful people went through, my parents and sisters included. Their bodies so frail and starving and still they did all they could to walk to where an Apostle of the Lord was speaking. My testimony gets strengthened each time I read of these experiences. The Germans were just so hated but it wasn't their fault. It's the people at the top that make the laws, rules and war. The little people just want to live their lives and make their families happy. I'm very grateful for loving parents. What a legacy they left for me and for you. I hope and pray that I can stand as a witness as both of my parents have done no matter what the circumstance. They truly are Latter Day Saints!