Missionaries spent a day helping install smoke alarms in Des Moines for people who had signed up for the service. This was a unique and engaging project. Aliza and companion shown with mission president and his wife.
She posted this picture today. Iowa is again greening up to the beautiful garden like place it can be. No sprinklers just nature makes that lush green.
John had Zone conference car checks. HE looks good!
There are so many pictures from these conferences I'm always excited to spot my missionaries.
Aliza had a mission leadership conference she has enjoyed this experience and learned a lot about fellow missionaries serving as a Sister Training Leader.
A treat for end of mission missionaries is a tour of historic Nauvoo and Carthage Jail. Pictured to her left is her dear friend Adele Moulton. They went to the mission together and have served around each other but never together. This lady has been a touchstone of life pre- mission. What a tender blessing to have a trusted friend also sharing the mission experience.
They even got a wagon ride.
The most awaited event a trip to the temple. The number one thing Aliza has missed is going to the temple as often as she likes. She was able to also take her companion to the temple as a spiritual recharge. Aliza is a devout temple attendee.
I was lukewarm to my daughters wanting to serve missions. I told them again and again you don't have to do this, but they were insistent and served faithfully full time missions. I can say their faith has grown their confidence and ability to live consecrated lives has deepened. They strengthen my testimony and experience often. I would say now that their missions bless not only those they serve but their life forever after. It is good for each of us to grow more independent, it is good for us to stretch our ability to stay connected, and it is good to trust the Lord. I'm thankful for the faith of my children. We are blessed.
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