Here We Go Again!
We really didn't expect to be going down this path again. We have been very content in our home, our neighborhood, our ward, our new stake and in our church callings. Life is enjoyable and predictable, relatively easy and comfortable. We thought coasting into old age is not so bad.
We came home from Denmark over three years ago, after what can only be described as a an incredible experience "beyond our wildest expectations." Our nearly two-year mission was in a magical place, working with Young Single Adults that we adored and serving with individuals that we loved. We came home completely happy, thinking that it had been grand. We also pretty much thought now we had accomplished that great adventure on our bucket list, and we would move on to other things.
Last year, my brother and his wife were called to preside in the England London Mission and requested that we consider serving with them for a time as senior missionaries. We were temporarily jolted out of our extremely comfortable selves, and began to consider it. In November, we began the process, and today, we took the last step towards joining our loved ones in merry olde England.
We met with the leader of our stake, President Allen. Our interview with our dear Bishop Archibald was last Sunday. These two great men spent valuable time with us, and vaulted the beginning of this second mission into a most spiritual process. We shared testimonies of Jesus Christ, the Restoration of the Gospel, the Prophet of the Restoration - Joseph Smith, and the opportunity to share those testimonies in the mission field.
It is quite possible that President Allen has already pushed the "send" button and our papers are in Salt Lake now. If not, they will be by the time this day is officially over. And it is quite possible that the mission call will come to somewhere other than London.....and it is assured that we are embarking on another grand adventure.
We came home from Denmark over three years ago, after what can only be described as a an incredible experience "beyond our wildest expectations." Our nearly two-year mission was in a magical place, working with Young Single Adults that we adored and serving with individuals that we loved. We came home completely happy, thinking that it had been grand. We also pretty much thought now we had accomplished that great adventure on our bucket list, and we would move on to other things.
Last year, my brother and his wife were called to preside in the England London Mission and requested that we consider serving with them for a time as senior missionaries. We were temporarily jolted out of our extremely comfortable selves, and began to consider it. In November, we began the process, and today, we took the last step towards joining our loved ones in merry olde England.
We met with the leader of our stake, President Allen. Our interview with our dear Bishop Archibald was last Sunday. These two great men spent valuable time with us, and vaulted the beginning of this second mission into a most spiritual process. We shared testimonies of Jesus Christ, the Restoration of the Gospel, the Prophet of the Restoration - Joseph Smith, and the opportunity to share those testimonies in the mission field.
It is quite possible that President Allen has already pushed the "send" button and our papers are in Salt Lake now. If not, they will be by the time this day is officially over. And it is quite possible that the mission call will come to somewhere other than London.....and it is assured that we are embarking on another grand adventure.
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