Today was a special day in our lives –
Tom has been called on his mission – the London South Mission. I am so
impressed with his devotion to the Lord and his quiet, determined,
self-control. I’m so grateful that the Lord arranged for us to play a part in
rearing Tom for a portion of his young teenage and adult life. [Enclosed are
some note cards in which Kirk wrote “regarding my respect and love for Tom”. He
writes that “while there are those in our country who cry for external
controls… to protect them from their lack of self-control, Tom has quietly come
to rule over himself by self control.” Kirk expresses his gratitude for
“sharing the home atmosphere with this extraordinary spirit that I cherish and
love so much.” Kirk lists the following things that he likes about Tom “a) his
sense of humor, b) wrestling, c) his strength, obedience and simple faith.”
Kirk reports that Tom “is prepared to render a remarkable service in a culture
alien to him but yet keep his principles intact; Tom has refused to become
bitter as he has encountered personal injustices (loss of his parents); Tom has
great generosity of spirit; he is a model to his brothers and sisters and his
family because he is absolutely without guile and prejudice; he desires to be
involved – to give of himself, and accordingly will impart the wonder of this great religion to others; he is comely.]
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