We received a call from Sister Maeda who introduced herself as the wife of a man Gary baptized 40 years ago in Tokyo. She asked if she and her family could come and meet us. We were thrilled to meet her and her two sons and her parents who live in the Nagamachi Ward. We learned that after Bro Maeda was baptized, he went on a mission. He was married in the Temple and within a couple of months of their wedding, he was called as a new Stake President-at a very young age. They had two sons-one went on a mission and the other joined the military . Both are great young men. Sis Maeda's parents finally joined the church at the request of their (then) 3 year old grandson. They have served in the Temple and are wonderful people. Bro. Maeda passed away of throat cancer 3 years ago. He left behind a faithful family. It has been an honor to know them. They continue to visit us when she is in town visiting her parents.
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