Do you think she was assigned to convert her family under the direction of the Three Nephites? I know it’s their mission to bring souls unto Christ in the last days, but I imagine they have others to assist them - kind of like area authority seventies and stake presidents assist the General Authorities.

I don’t think so. And I know your next question, “what about John the Baptist?” We know that John is preparing the Lost Tribes for their eventual return, so I don’t think it was him.

And the Three Nephites are usually very busy saving people from burning buildings and posing as hitchhikers to warn people to get their year supply in order (sometimes they even follow them into the store and help them pick out the food).

So no, I think that the Three Nephites are clearly living in this mortal sphere, and John is somewhere in outerspace, or in another dimension, or under the earth near the north pole, or possibly in Japan.

My guess — and I will have to pray for a firm confirmation — is that this girl was assigned by an important Mormon authority in the spirit world — probably someone like George Washington or Lincoln (who, believe it or not, are actually better than General Authorities). But she was certainly assigned by someone, so in that sense you are at least kindof right.

Stephen, isn’t it obvious? I can think of no worse punishment in this world or in the world to come than a stake calling. Personally, I’d rather go to hell than ever have another one.

Hooray, hooray, for nursery! Hooray, hooray….

In your research, how many stories like this are told in the first person? I’m curious. I know of an experience a family member had that is in some respects distantly similar to this story, but is told in the first person. It is the kind of story I would expect to hear as a FOAF story, but in this case the narrator is the person it happened to.