The love that exists between people who share religious values and experiences can be the most satisfying and unifying force this side of the solid, happy family.

I surely know that there is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood.

Crisis or transition of any kind reminds us of what matters most. In the routine of life, we often take our families-our parents and children and siblings-for granted. But in times of danger and need and change, there is no question that what we care about most is our families! It will be even more so when we leave this life and enter into the spirit world. Surely the first people we will seek to find there will be father, mother, spouse, children, and siblings.

We cannot foresee what the Lord has in mind for us. Our only course of action is to be prepared and worthy for whatever he requires. We must govern our actions every day with our future in mind.

We must be prepared to keep pace with our leaders, stride for their every lengthened stride.

This is God's work, and God's work will not be frustrated. But there is still much to be done.

We must prepare ourselves to assist the missionaries in finding those of our Heavenly Father's children who will embrace the message of the Restoration.