My good friend, Kellie Cooke who is the RS President of the Park Ward was able to get Tylinn Tilley and Tiffany Stoker to come and speak to our Stake Young Womens and Relief Society about their Bear Lake Experience a few years back. These girls were with their friends having a start of summer party when the winds picked up and sent their boat tossing. These two cute girls were able to survive and so was the mother of the girl who was having the party. The dad, little sister and two other young girls did not survive. It was a horrific experience and these girls did a fabulous job of telling their story. They likened their story to Christ several times. They recognized the tender mercies of God that they received. They are true disciples of Christ and their testimonies are strong even though they are still challenged at times. I loved listening to them. Tylinn's older sister also spoke of her experience. She was on the other side of the rescue. She assisted on the beach as they brought the others to shore. I loved how loved and supported they were and still are.
It was a wonderful meeting and I was glad that Carla attended it with me. I felt the spirit throughout the meeting and was really hoping that Carla would also and that she would recognize it. I know she enjoyed the meeting but she struggles with her beliefs.
***a little funny that happened. I was sure the meeting was at 7:00 and so I picked Carla up just before 6:30. We got to the Church and the parking lot was full. It was raining and I thought it was strange that so many would be there so early. We went inside just as they opening prayer was being said. So, instead of being about 25 minutes early we were actually 5 minutes late. We got good seats though even though we walked in late.
