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Five years ago today I joined the ranks of “RM”. December 23, 2005 is when I returned home after serving 18 months in beautiful England as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Much has happened in these past 5 years, I graduated from college, started a “real” job and more recently got married. However, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of England and the time I spent there. It seems when Dec. 23rd rolls around everyone is thinking of Christmas, but my thoughts turn back to my mission. I’ve been thinking all day about what profound thing can I say about my mission. How can you sum up the most wonderful, spiritual and sometimes trying 18 months of your life in just a few words? I really can’t, except to say I loved my mission. I loved the people, my companions, the friends I made, England, the good and hard experiences I had and most of all, the message of the gospel that I shared.


Me and one of my lovely comps, Sis. Gamez in a snow storm in Sheffield.

With the family at the airport, 5 years ago!
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  1. grammawoodJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    You came home from your mission on Joseph Smith's birthday? That is awesome! Has it really been five years?

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