An Inspiring story from Jonny's mission involving President Monson

Natalie wrote: I had told my friend Annika this story about a lady in Jonny's mission a few years ago and she wrote wanting to know all the details so I typed the letter for her.  I thought I would pass it on to all of you just in case you are interested

Elder Robert L. Backman

Dear Bob:

I met a nephew of yours while I was in Leipzig last week.  We shared a rather faith-promoting experience, the details of which are outlined in the letter he sent me, a copy of which is attached.

With best regards.

Sincerely your brother,

Thomas S. Monson

.... and here is the letter from Jonny to president Monson........

Leiber President Monson,

I just wanted to write you a short note of gratitude.  Thank you so much for visiting us here in Dreamland.  It was a pleasure being able to hear the love that you have for these wonderful saints.  It was also a great experience for us as missionaries to be able to have our own meeting with you.  I personally wanted to thank you for taking the time to say hi to me from my Uncle Bob, formerly called Robert L. Backman.  It was neat to feel the love you have for him, and the support you have for me as a missionary.

The real reason why I am taking the time to write this is to tell you about a miracle that happened last evening, which testifies that the Lord knows and loves each of us personally.  A newly baptized Sister in Nordhausen, Ophilia Mancheva, has a very strong testimony of a loving father in himmel, but has had some bad experiences with other people in authority, so it is hard for her to trust a person.  Last night at the conference, she had the desire to find out if you truly are an Apostle of the Lord.  As she was on her way to Leipzig, she felt impressed that if you really were an Apostle then she would be able to meet you personally.  Well to hinder that she hid herself downstairs in the baptism room and listened to the conference there.  As it ended she made her way out of the chapel well, lo and behold you cam walking down the hall on your way to chat with the missionaries.  You took the time to shake her hand and to get to know her.  She is that great sister who is originally from Bulgaria.  As this wonderful sister told me this story, she said, wow, my heart is beating fast as I tell you this and that right after you met her, she cried like a baby.  Isn't that a great story?  Like I said at the beginning, it testifies of the love that God has for each one of us personally and like this wonderful sister, it strengthened my testimony that we are led by inspired leaders.

I just wanted to let you know of this small but meaningful miracle.  If you see my Uncle soon, give him a great hug from his favorite little puddy cat here in Germany.  I am truly loving my mission.  Thank you so much for sending President Johnson to this mission, we love him.  And finally, let the prophet know of our love.

Once again, Thank you!

Elder Jonny Backman