Word of the Day

Impression:  An idea, feeling, or opinion about something
or someone, esp. one formed without conscious thought or
on the basis of little evidence.


Many, many years ago when our subdivision was being 
built, we attended church at the Rock Chapel, about a 
mile away as there were not enough people here to 
form a ward.
 

I remember very vividly sitting in Relief Society, which 

was held on a week day, during the day, when a

beautiful and very pregnant new girl walked into the 

room.  She walked past my row and took a seat a 

couple of rows behind me.  As I sat there, I had a very 

strong impression come into my mind that I needed to 

get to know her.  How grateful I am that I followed 

that impression all those years ago for we have become 

the best of friends.  In fact, we are like sisters who are 

best friends.

Through the years we’ve supported one another 

through the ups and downs of life, the good and 

the bad.  We’ve been there when phone calls have 

come late at night, in the wee hours of the morning, 

and whenever we’ve needed a shoulder to cry on, 

someone to vent to or laugh with.  We’ve raised our 

children together.  She was there for me when I 

struggled with cancer and I was there for her when 

her son passed away from a tragic accident.  We’ve 

been through thick and thin and it has only made our 

friendship stronger.  

She knows more about me than possibly even my 

family does and I about her.  Our lives have an 

amazing parallel beginning with our childhood to 

the present day.  I can always tell how she is 

feeling the minute I hear her voice.  At times 

when I need her and hesitate to call, she always 

follows her impression and calls me to see how I am, 

what is going on and if I need her.

She has been and is a dear, dear friend and support to 

me.  There is so much more I could write, but needless 

to say, this was one time I was grateful for the 

impression I received and that I followed it.  My life 
has truly been blessed by our association.
 

This is an early picture of us when we served in the
Stake Relief Society Presidency.  Faye is on the
left and I am on the right.