Grandpa Tingey message -- sept 2014 - eye surgery

Dear Family,

 

We were blessed in the state of Utah by having the dedication of the Ogden Temple shown in our sacrament meeting. We were supposed to have a temple recommend or a special ticket from the Bishop, which was available to everyone.

 

It was a very nice program with beautiful remarks by Elder Russell Ballard, a dear friend since the days we went to college at the University of Utah, then all of us went on a mission and have stayed together, meeting every other month for 65 years. Also, Elder Oaks gave a very nice talk. He even quoted Abraham Lincoln as one who was concerned about the dead and their need for our blessings and of course, the temple work takes care of that.

 

One of my former missionaries, who is now a General Authority, Elder Craig Fisher, was in charge of the whole program and invited me to come, but I thought I’d rather be here with the family and enjoy it. So, it was very nice.

 

I am writing to ask if you would remember me in your prayers this Friday. I’m finally going to have this delicate eye operation, which they have been studying and testing for 3 months. They now feel that there’s a leakage of blood behind the eye. One specialist will go in and take care of that, one will replace the lens on the eye, and another will supervise all of the testing and experimenting. Dr. Vitali will assist. It’s hard to believe they have to have three doctors to perform an eye operation, but it is delicate and I pray the Lord will bless me, I’ve lost total vision in my eye, that He will be able to restore at least some of it, but hopefully all of it.

 

Interestingly enough, one very special doctor, Dr. Crandall, is married to my niece, Berdine and Conway’s daughter. While he was examining one day, she came in a gave me a big hug. I couldn’t quite place her, but it’s nice to know that I have a connection there. At least I feel more comfortable. She said she would give him the best counsel she could.

We hope that things are well with you and that the Lord is blessing you in your life and families. It’s the only real hope we have, is in the Church and the Kingdom and our trust and faith in Jesus Christ and His promises and blessings. I wish them all upon you and your family. Keep the faith! The Church is true and the Lord can solve all our problems, but He’ll let us do it the way we want. I love you and enjoy hearing from you. Send me a picture of your family.

Love ya,

 

Grandpa