Welcome to another follow-in favorites.

This is where John and I are sharing a single story to go with each week's lesson.

John, Doctor and Covenants 64 through 66.

You've told me you have a story to share.

I'm ready for it.

I do.

It makes me laugh.

I have kind of a connection to it too.

Here we go.

This is from Elder Michael J. Tay, T.E.H. in October 2007.

He said, when I was six years old, Uncle Fred was my worst nightmare. He was our neighbor. He was always drunk.

One of his favorite pastimes was to throw rocks at our home. He's kind of an earnest tea bass character. Because my mother was a great cook, single adult members from our small branch, frequented our home. One day, when Uncle Fred was sober, these members befriended him and invited him into our house. This development terrified me. He was no longer just outside.

He was inside our house.

This happened a few more times until finally they convinced Uncle Fred to listen to the missionaries.

He accepted the gospel and was baptized.

He served a full-time mission, returned with honor, pursued further education, and was buried in the temple.

He's now a righteous husband, father, and priesthood leader.

Watching Uncle Fred today, one would find it difficult to believe he once brought

nightmares to the life of a six-year-old boy.

My mother was a great example of helping others by giving them a boost.

She taught us many important lessons.

The one lesson that has had the most lasting effect on my life was her desire to help anyone

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