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He's Home!

September 30, 2020

There is nothing quite like that first hug in 2 years. It is something you have to experience to completely understand. I missed this boy so much. Even though I got to video call with him weekly, there is nothing like being together, in person. Stockton's welcome home looked a lot different than we anticipated when he left. Covid restrictions kept us from going inside the airport, we all wore masks and we didn't invite extended family. But it didn't take the joy out of the moment we finally got to be with him! It's a mom's (and a girlfriend's) dream come true. ♥️ We didn't get the best pictures because we were more concerned with video. And, Mason was on picture duty. He is still learning about angles and capturing that perfect moment! The day started with this middle of the night picture and message... The journey begins. About to board the plane for a 10 hour flight to Atlanta. His already later-in-the-evening flight was delayed by...

The Best Ending

September 27, 2020

What an amazing last week of my mission! There was a lot that went on this week but the most amazing thing of all was the fact that I was able to see 2 of our friends get baptized this weekend! You seriously could not even make up a better ending to my mission story than this. Julia and Lizzie, who we both taught because of the lockdown and the quarantine both made their first covenant with God this weekend and chose to be baptized. I can not express how full my heart is and how much gratitude I have for the blessings and for the goodness of God. I know that he is the one who prepared these precious souls and that we were just privileged to be an instrument in his hands to accomplish his will. Well everyone, this is it. Tomorrow I will be flying home from my full time missionary service. There's been a lot of ups and there's been a few downs but through it all these past 2 years have been the greatest experience I've ever had. When I first began this journey I never would...