I was so happy to read this article. Thank you for writing it and good luck on finishing your father's book. I am a senior missionary serving in West Africa. One of my responsibilities is to manage the area website (africawest.lds.org). We would love to post this, or part of it on our website. Please let me know if and how we can get permission to do this. We published an article about Billy Johnson in December 2014 and my husband and I were privileged to meet Brigham during some training last year. He was so gracious and invited us to see his school and Billy Johnson's resting place. His children are definitely carrying on the wonderful work he began. Thank you so much!
Veronica HaneyJuly 5, 2013
Hey Mommy! I'm so proud of you for making an article about Grandpa. I'm positive that he loves it. I can say for myself Grandpa's work was not just something he did because he wanted fame or anything else but he did it truly for the Lord. Sometimes I'll be thinking about him or feel lonely because he is gone and, all of a sudden, there will be a flicker of light. The light isn't even the normal brightness, like the creamish color, but abnormally bright, like a white color. I feel like it's him reminding me that he is there and watching me all the time and is always with me. He was truly a man of God who was extremely enthusiastic about sharing the gospel. Whenever I would come home after school, he would tell me more things about the gospel, trying to help build my tower of faith higher. It's nice that someone made an article on him since we don't see a lot of things telling about his story. Love you lots, Mommy.
Alice HaneyJuly 5, 2013
President Albright,
Thank you so much for publishing my story and making it possible for me to share my story of faith with my brothers and sisters in the Lord.
To all thank you so much for reading my article and expressing your thought about my father. I think we all owe it to ourselves as sons and daughters of our heavenly father to tell of his wonders and grace to strengthen each other. To Robyn, my dad started compiling his story to write his book when he was living with me in NJ, but his poor health interfere a lot so he could not finish. I have been working toward completing it and hopefully by the end of the year I will be able to publish his story. Thank you very much all, for your encouragement and love.
Brigham Ted Johnson July 3, 2013
What a wonderful story Alice, words can not tell it all . Billy was such an amazing man I will chose to be his son for the second time if chance is offered me . A man, the heavens love and will respond to his will. A man who was circled with miracles and great faith. A faith which turned water into fuel . We have been previlag to see the real priesthood at work under the roof of Billy . Billy Johnson's life and service testifies that God really lives , and will show himselve to all who will come closer to him .and the church he helped build in Africa is the Lord's own kindom . This statement about the kingdom of God is indeed a fact . The church of Jesus christ of latter day saint, is that kingdom and No Man will ever have the right to change that. It's time for the world to know more of the Lord's dealings in Africa. I know ,many have some story to tell about Billy . But we have to tell the world of how we really saw Billy ,living under his direction. My beautiful sister ALICE keep writing we love you,
Sally Brew-HammondJuly 3, 2013
Thanks so much Alice, for this inspiring write-up. little sister, it has brought a lot of old memories back to me. I am reading this from Ghana and I bet you, can't stop my tears from flowing. I really miss Dad a great deal. But for the Plan of Salvation to be complete, am trying to let go of the heart aches - not easy though. I know it will be well with us. Thanks so much for the great work you're doing. We're all in support. Keep writing....
Jo Ann AutenriebJuly 3, 2013
I had the honor of meeting Billy Johnson on the steps of the church office building. He was with another old friend, Tom Tippits. I had heard about him from a dear friend from Ghana, Freda Adei-manu. Sheconsidered him not only a giant spiritual leader but like a Father. I had heard so many spiritual and incredible stories about him. I had a long desire to meet him and was gifted with the priviledge. Thank you for sharing.
Robyn GeantilJuly 1, 2013
What a marvelous woman. Her circle of influence is immense. She needs to write a book and share her fathers story and hers.Thank you for printing her letter.
Sarah HinzeJuly 1, 2013
Sister Alice. Your testimony and life experiences are very inspirational. May you always be blessed in all you do.
Jill BergmanJuly 1, 2013
Thank you! Thank you! Will you please continue to write for Meridian Magazine to help strengthen and enlighten all of us. You emulate a brightness of hope with your pure faith in our Lord. Your dad would be proud of you!
shirley HuntJuly 1, 2013
i loved this beautiful testimony of this dear sister. i love the African people and their faithfulness. Her Father was quite an example and I remember hearing his story and felt of his sweet spirit
Bibbi SJuly 1, 2013
Ghana, Koforidua
mary lou butkovichJuly 1, 2013
Thank you sister Haney for being such a wonderful example of LDS womanhood. Your courage and faith have inspired me to be and do better.
JohnellJuly 1, 2013
What a great experience. Thank you for sharing it.
Julie Durant July 1, 2013
Thank you so much for sharing your story. A few years ago, I heard about your father from a returned missionary couple who were speaking at a fireside. It's such a beautiful story - and even better to hear it from his daughter. Wishing you much happiness!
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Joan SmithApril 27, 2015
I was so happy to read this article. Thank you for writing it and good luck on finishing your father's book. I am a senior missionary serving in West Africa. One of my responsibilities is to manage the area website (africawest.lds.org). We would love to post this, or part of it on our website. Please let me know if and how we can get permission to do this. We published an article about Billy Johnson in December 2014 and my husband and I were privileged to meet Brigham during some training last year. He was so gracious and invited us to see his school and Billy Johnson's resting place. His children are definitely carrying on the wonderful work he began. Thank you so much!
Veronica HaneyJuly 5, 2013
Hey Mommy! I'm so proud of you for making an article about Grandpa. I'm positive that he loves it. I can say for myself Grandpa's work was not just something he did because he wanted fame or anything else but he did it truly for the Lord. Sometimes I'll be thinking about him or feel lonely because he is gone and, all of a sudden, there will be a flicker of light. The light isn't even the normal brightness, like the creamish color, but abnormally bright, like a white color. I feel like it's him reminding me that he is there and watching me all the time and is always with me. He was truly a man of God who was extremely enthusiastic about sharing the gospel. Whenever I would come home after school, he would tell me more things about the gospel, trying to help build my tower of faith higher. It's nice that someone made an article on him since we don't see a lot of things telling about his story. Love you lots, Mommy.
Alice HaneyJuly 5, 2013
President Albright, Thank you so much for publishing my story and making it possible for me to share my story of faith with my brothers and sisters in the Lord. To all thank you so much for reading my article and expressing your thought about my father. I think we all owe it to ourselves as sons and daughters of our heavenly father to tell of his wonders and grace to strengthen each other. To Robyn, my dad started compiling his story to write his book when he was living with me in NJ, but his poor health interfere a lot so he could not finish. I have been working toward completing it and hopefully by the end of the year I will be able to publish his story. Thank you very much all, for your encouragement and love.
Brigham Ted Johnson July 3, 2013
What a wonderful story Alice, words can not tell it all . Billy was such an amazing man I will chose to be his son for the second time if chance is offered me . A man, the heavens love and will respond to his will. A man who was circled with miracles and great faith. A faith which turned water into fuel . We have been previlag to see the real priesthood at work under the roof of Billy . Billy Johnson's life and service testifies that God really lives , and will show himselve to all who will come closer to him .and the church he helped build in Africa is the Lord's own kindom . This statement about the kingdom of God is indeed a fact . The church of Jesus christ of latter day saint, is that kingdom and No Man will ever have the right to change that. It's time for the world to know more of the Lord's dealings in Africa. I know ,many have some story to tell about Billy . But we have to tell the world of how we really saw Billy ,living under his direction. My beautiful sister ALICE keep writing we love you,
Sally Brew-HammondJuly 3, 2013
Thanks so much Alice, for this inspiring write-up. little sister, it has brought a lot of old memories back to me. I am reading this from Ghana and I bet you, can't stop my tears from flowing. I really miss Dad a great deal. But for the Plan of Salvation to be complete, am trying to let go of the heart aches - not easy though. I know it will be well with us. Thanks so much for the great work you're doing. We're all in support. Keep writing....
Jo Ann AutenriebJuly 3, 2013
I had the honor of meeting Billy Johnson on the steps of the church office building. He was with another old friend, Tom Tippits. I had heard about him from a dear friend from Ghana, Freda Adei-manu. Sheconsidered him not only a giant spiritual leader but like a Father. I had heard so many spiritual and incredible stories about him. I had a long desire to meet him and was gifted with the priviledge. Thank you for sharing.
Robyn GeantilJuly 1, 2013
What a marvelous woman. Her circle of influence is immense. She needs to write a book and share her fathers story and hers.Thank you for printing her letter.
Sarah HinzeJuly 1, 2013
Sister Alice. Your testimony and life experiences are very inspirational. May you always be blessed in all you do.
Jill BergmanJuly 1, 2013
Thank you! Thank you! Will you please continue to write for Meridian Magazine to help strengthen and enlighten all of us. You emulate a brightness of hope with your pure faith in our Lord. Your dad would be proud of you!
shirley HuntJuly 1, 2013
i loved this beautiful testimony of this dear sister. i love the African people and their faithfulness. Her Father was quite an example and I remember hearing his story and felt of his sweet spirit
Bibbi SJuly 1, 2013
Ghana, Koforidua
mary lou butkovichJuly 1, 2013
Thank you sister Haney for being such a wonderful example of LDS womanhood. Your courage and faith have inspired me to be and do better.
JohnellJuly 1, 2013
What a great experience. Thank you for sharing it.
Julie Durant July 1, 2013
Thank you so much for sharing your story. A few years ago, I heard about your father from a returned missionary couple who were speaking at a fireside. It's such a beautiful story - and even better to hear it from his daughter. Wishing you much happiness!
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