This class (Jonah's) really touched Jase's heart during the time we spent in the Cactus Lane ward in Surprise, AZ. Not just because his son was in it, but because of how he could see his influence in the hearts and eyes of those he taught. It was especially apparent the last Sunday we spent in the ward. Beth Mortensen, the conductor for the Primary, had asked Jonah and Jase to come to the front and pick their favorite song so that we could all sing it together. Of course, they both picked "I Know He Lives," everyone's favorite that year. Everytime the kids would sing the chorus, you could feel their testimonies coming through loud and clear!
Anyway, Jase happened to look at one of his kids, Isabelle, while singing and she had tears in her eyes. She was truly going to miss having Jase as a teacher and he could feel it right then in that moment. We truly loved this ward and the Primary especially. We'll also miss the Berrys. Brother Berry was Jase's teaching assistant and we experienced a lot with their family as they struggled with autism and their first-born son as well. We will miss it greatly!
