Happy 1 year on the mission to my Reese a Roo!
Reese has accomplished many great things and developed really wonderful qualities in her life, but her choice to serve a mission is the thing I am most proud of. I know it is not easy for her (or anyone). I know she makes sacrifices. I also know she is bringing people closer to Jesus Christ and fortifying her own testimony in the Atonement as well. There’s nothing better that she could be doing with her time, talents, and energy right now. I am so happy for her growth and independence. I am inspired by her active use of faith to do something that is really hard, and fully trusting that God knows what is best for her. She really is my best little friend and I miss her pretty much all the time. We all miss her and our family truly doesn’t vibe the same way without her peaceful, funny, complimentary spirit at home. I think about her a lot and hope she is having good experiences. I pray often for her to safe, obedient, and loving. I pray that she will be led to people who need to hear the message of the beautiful gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray that she is a gift to her companions, mission leaders, and the many missionaries she serves with in the Los Angeles, Ca Mission, and that she stays focused on the work.
I end every email to my missionaries with, “I believe in you”, and it’s true. I believe in all of them so much. Maybe even more than some of them believe in themselves. I believe in the work and I believe in their divine gifts that prepare them perfectly for their missions. I believe their missions have perfectly individualized challenges to refine them. I believe in the ordinances of the gospel they are called to preach. I believe in their special ability to gather Israel. I believe everyone is made better as missionaries serve our king teaching, inviting, finding, studying, praying, and spreading the love and word of God.
I celebrated Reese, today.
I love her so much.
I believe in her.
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