If you're not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, then you probably don't like when these people show up to your door. Maybe you do. But for me, these people happen to be the most AMAZING people I know. I love them so much. Keep reading for why.
Let me start by saying where some of the people that have served, currently serving, or even going to serve the Lord for a period of 18-24 months.
Elder Kent Barnes: Taipei, Taiwan
Elder Josh Barnes: Pusan, Korea
Elder Jake Barnes: Rosario, Argentina
Elder Ben Barnes: Orlando, Florida
Elder Adam Barnes: Torreon, Mexico
Elder Andrew Barnes: Quito, Ecuador
Sister Cindi Buckley: Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic
Sister Brandee Buckley: Vancouver, Washington
Elder Andrew Buckley: Chicago, Illinois
Sister Jill Wahlen: Cuzco, Peru
Elder John Wahlen: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Elder Keith Barnes: Tallahassee, Florida
Sister Melinda Barnes: Carlsbad, California
Elder Matt Barnes: Berlin, Germany
Elder Kyle Barnes: Sacramento, California
Sister Niki Nicholls: San Diego, California
Sister Kaline Maples: Milan, Italy
Elder Tyler Van Tress: South Salt Lake, Utah--Soon going to Alaska!
Just those names off the top of my head! -So sorry if I forgot anyone! If you message me I will definitely add you!-
Now if you look at those names, you'll see there is a WIDE variety of places! Nobody is hidden from the Lord's work, he wants all of his children to feel the happiness that comes from the gospel! I love these people on this list, they are amazing examples to me and love the gospel of Christ. Who else and why else would someone spend 18-24 months spreading the word of Christ and the happiness it brings? One day, I hope to be added to this list of people, whether it be as a 19-year-old, or with my eternal companion.
MISSIONARY MONDAYS
One thing that always helps me keep the missionaries on my mind, is MISSIONARY MONDAYS!!! (They also help Mondays be somewhat bearable as well.) For most people, that is the day we receive missionary emails and letters! Mondays are really the best because of that! Even better than those "Man Crush Monday" pictures people do. Psh.WHO ELSE WOULD TAKE TIME OUT OF THEIR LIFE FOR THAT?!
But seriously. As humans in this age, we're all about saving time or money. Going on a mission ain't cheap. And they even take off time from life to go spread the happiness of a religion. They could be going to college, getting married, starting a life, but they put that all on hold because of how important this is to them. Because the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints is happiness, I feel EVERYDAY of my life. And the love I feel for others when I feel like there is no way I could love myself. And because missionaries take that time away from worldy things, they see others how Heavenly Father wants us to see them, and bring them the happiness that we have everyday.A MISSION IS HARD. BUT OH SO WORTH IT.
A mission is not easy. Often times I've heard it has tested people to the core. They feel like they aren't doing any good, and want to give up. But then it happens. They push past themselves, and become better. They become the person Christ wants them to be. Then the trial was worth it. They even learned about themselves in the process. It's amazing how much Christ loves them and helps them through that trial and even all of our trials. Just how life isn't easy, neither is a mission. I have yet to hear from someone, that they regret going on a mission and learning the things they did. BECAUSE IT'S WORTH IT.BECAUSE OF MISSIONARIES
Because of missionaries, my mom's family was converted. Her family moved here from Korea when she was 9. If it weren't for those missionaries that knocked on their door, quite frankly, I wouldn't be here with the parents and family I have. Now I know that is a blunt statement and quite cheesy but my parents did meet at an institute dance. I could've ended up with some crazy life if it wasn't for those missionaries who baptized my mom's family and showed them the happiness that the gospel brings.Because of missionaries, my dad, brothers, uncles, cousins, and friends have taken part of their life to spread that Plan of Happiness. They put life on hold. They brought families together FOREVER. I'm sure that they wouldn't take that back for anything.
Now I know through many blog posts I feel like my thoughts are all over the place and I don't even know why I keep typing. But I know that I needed to write this for someone. Maybe even for myself. I want YOU to know how much I LOVE missionaries and the example they are to me and their selflessness they show to me. They certainly ring the quote from President Gordon B. Hinckley and when his father wrote to him on his mission in a hard time; "FORGET YOURSELF AND GO TO WORK."
~Those missionaries make my life and others certainly Full of Smiles.~
A MISSIONARY WILL LEAVE THEIR FAMILY FOR TWO YEARS SO THAT THOSE THEY TEACH CAN HAVE THEIR FAMILY FOR ETERNITY.
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