Today Piper and Havala were quizzing each other on Latin declensions for their upcoming scholastic group this fall. Liesl watched them for a while and then asked what they were doing.
After they explained that they were learning how to say "land" in Latin, Liesl said, "I know how to say that in Hungarian."
"Oh, really," replied Piper supportively.
"Yep, like this!" Liesl rubbed her tummy in the ASL sign for "please."
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More significantly, perhaps, we took Lily to the airport this morning so she could fly to the Provo MTC. Wow, I'm going to miss that girl. We all are. Anyone who knows Lily knows of her ability to love without judgment. To care. To persist. To persevere in behaving compassionately in the face of pretty crazy opposition.
She is strong. She is determined. She is love.
Australia is super lucky to have her.
Last night we had a mini "farewell" for Lily to share a talk/testimony before she left since she didn't for church. It ended up being a blessing in disguise because then we got to invite grandparents and out of town siblings to video chat in and hear it as well. She picked "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" verses 1 and 3 for the opening song; shared her thoughts about missionary work, testimony, the role of members and the Holy Ghost in conversion and retention and quoted a bunch from Alma 26. It was great: at the beginning she couldn't stop giggling. I just love that girl!
She chose "Have I Done Any Good" for the closing song. Then after we said goodbye to the online group after chatting for a few minutes, Quinn gave Lily a super sweet blessing--about loving the people, trusting God, capturing the essence of missionary work, peace in her travels, that she would be able to get along with her companions and the Australian people and, of course, a reminder that her Father in Heaven loves her and that we love her. He also asked Heavenly Father to bless her that her sense of homesickness would be alleviated.
By the end of the prayer and especially after the hugs, both hers and her daddy's eyes were moist, a rare instance for these two sillies.
Quinn is sure going to miss her. Every night she would rub his feet and after we finished our section of reading for the night he would ask, "Does anyone have any thoughts....Lily?" before even finishing the question, a mark of privilege :D. Every night, she would have some thought drawn from our scripture section, even the harder to connect with ones.
Beyond that, she works hard, teased gently, never took offense that I can remember, and just enjoyed her dad. And he could feel it. They have a sweet relationship and I am glad for both of them.
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