This morning at LAX Derek spoke with Elder Jeffrey R Holland. Elder Holland asked Derek what his name was and Derek responded, "Derek Baker, I am Dena Smith's younger brother" to which Elder Holland replied, "That's all I need to know about you" (or something similar to that) I thought that was such a nice compliment to Dena and speaks volumes about her and the example she sets.
Both Elder and Sister Holland then asked about Dena and the rest of the family. They even mentioned how they had gotten a letter from you recently Janae.
Elder Clayton and his wife were also traveling with them. Derek said it was interesting to watch people approach them to say hi (I'm sure it became very clear who the Mormons were at LAX) I asked Derek if they seemed bothered by people approaching them and he said not at all. He extended his hand and a smile to everyone.
Derek's phone call this morning to tell me about his brief encounter has made me think about how grateful I am for prophets and apostles on the earth.
ADDED 5.16 - I just realized that it probably seems weird that a General Authority would make that comment to Derek - to clarify for those that don't know...Elder Holland and his wife know Derek's sister Dena and her husband. Ole and Dena served as mission presidents in Chile a few years back while Elder Holland was serving in Chile. Derek's mom Bernice was also serving as a missionary there at the time.
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