Welcome Home!

I Arrived home on the 19th of September. It was great to see my family again. I was released the next day

Meeting my family at the airport in SLC

over the phone. We thought I would only be home for a month at the most, but one month has tuned into anther, then another. It was weird going to church without my name tag, or sleeping by myself in my own room. I felt like I was doing something wrong. I made my brother go downstairs with me when I first got home. I didn't know what was happening. Everyone talks about how Cache Valley smells like cows and chickens. I've never been able to notice it...Until I got home. Yup it stinks. It only bothered me for a day or two.

People often ask me when I'm going return to the the Maryland Baltimore Mission. My response is usually when the Lord wants me to. I really have no idea when I'm going to return. We all thought I was only going to be home for a month, now we are sitting at 4 and 1/2 Months of being home. I've had many blessings promising I will be healed and return to my mission. It's all in the Lord's hands.

I found this person on familysearch, then took him to
The Temple did all the work in ONE day! 

I also often get asked what I'm doing to stay busy. I usually say nothing much. People then give me a weird look and say something like "I'm surprised your dad isn't keeping you busy." Believe me it is hard not doing any thing.  I haven't been able to work or go to school. We never dreamed I would be home for so long. Having mono I cannot do  much. I don't have energy. I can do a little and then I have to go and sit down and rest. I don't feel like I the strength to get a job. I cannot go to school because I don't know when I'll be returning.  Only God knows when I'll return, I want to be ready to return when he is ready for me. So what have I been doing to keep busy besides Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter? The thing that has been keeping busy is by engaging in and loving FAMILY HISTORY! It is something that can easily be done while lying in bed or on the couch.  I've found over 70+ Names to be taken to the temple! Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles said in the October 2011 General Conference: "I invite the young people of the Church to learn about and experience the Spirit of Elijah. I encourage you to study, to search out your ancestors, and to prepare yourselves to perform proxy baptisms in the house of the Lord for your kindred dead (see D&C 124:28–36). And I urge you to help other people identify their family histories. As you respond in faith to this invitation, your hearts shall turn to the fathers. The promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will be implanted in your hearts. Your patriarchal blessing, with its declaration of lineage, will link you to these fathers and be more meaningful to you. Your love and gratitude for your ancestors will increase. Your testimony of and conversion to the Savior will become deep and abiding. And I promise you will be protected against the intensifying influence of the adversary. As you participate in and love this holy work, you will be safeguarded in your youth and throughout your lives."  I love how he said that our testimonies of the Savior will grown and we will have protection against the adversary. What an amazing promise. This has helped me out so much. This has keep me on the strait and narrow path. Satan works hard to try to keep young men from serving or in my case from returning to the mission field.  The promise from Elder Bednar is real. After I Find the names I will attend the Temple and do the work for MY ancestors.

(Source: LDS Church)

I have had the privilege of attending the temple at least weekly if not more. Attending the temple gives you spiritual strength. Worshiping in the temple blesses you both physically and spiritually. Attending the temple has really helped me feel peaceful and content with what is going on in my life right now. It helps me remember that God has a plan for me and he loves me.

Another thing that has keep me busy is by spending time with my Mother. It has really been a blessing to be home and getting to know her better. Before I left on my mission I wasn't home a whole lot. I was constantly running. Leaving early in the morning and getting home late at night.  I've been able to spend cherished time with her. I knew what everyone was getting for Christmas, I went shopping with her quite often (Even though I really don't like shopping).

My parents own a Landscape Construction Business. The Office is based out of our home. I've been able to help with some of the office work by answering phone calls, entering into the computer invoices and receipts, payroll and many other tasks.

I've also been able to spend time with my Dad. He drives a semi truck long haul during the winter. When I was younger I use to go with him often; so I was thrilled when I had the opportunity to go with him again. He was going to go up to Canada twice in one week. So I decided to go with him. It was an enjoyable trip. We were able to talk a lot about our missions and our experiences. It was a blessing to be able to spend time with him.