In September, Grandpa resoled his shoes from the giant holes on the bottom.
Yesterday morning, he polished both pair, thinking to wear one pair home
and leave the other for someone here.
Last night, we went to Institute class.
I really love how these kids pour and ponder over the scriptures.
After the greetings, before the Opening song,
I asked if everyone was coming Saturday at 6 pm for our final choir practice
and if they are excited to share the program on Sunday Evening!!!
I saw a question in Adilson's eyes as the others replied, "Sim!" (Yes!)
I asked him about that, hoping that he didn't have to work...
and he quietly said he could explain later.
Adilson did a great job of teaching the lesson, Jacob 5,
about The House of Israel and the Olive Tree Allegory.
He was baptized 2 months ago.
After the Closing Song and Prayer,
We found out why Adilson had been reticent to respond.
He lives in a non-secure space.
Someone had robbed most everything he owned.
"I cannot get shoes for four more days," he said sadly.
"I cannot be ready for the choir."
He was so sad, because singing is something very special here.
(For some reason, he thought he needed shoes to sing!)
Grandpa remembered the polished shoes
and immediately took off one of his shoes, asking Adilson to try it on.
They wear the exact same size!
I think we all smiled all the way home.
Heavenly Father even notices polished shoes.
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