Memory

Today the new missionaries came in. 10 of them actually. Matthew and I were outside playing basketball with 4 or 5 of them when one of them asked me, "Do you miss your home?". I responded "Yes, I do. But it has just taken some getting used to." For some reason this made me think of how I felt on my first day here in the mission home; how happy and peaceful it is. I felt like I could do this for 3 years..no problem. That is how incredible the spirit in the mission home is. There are truly no words that can describe the feeling. I wonder now if any of the missionaries feel the same way I did on my first day here. Obviously we are in totally different circumstances but I hope they feel the way I did. Looking up at these missionaries and think that they have agreed to put everything on the alter of sacrifice for 2 years to serve the Lord. WOW! To where his name on your shirt everyday and represent him! How joyful that would be!!! I know these new missionaries feel that and I am so greatful they do!
I am sorry I don't have a picture of the new missionaries for this post-I know it would make it sooo much better! I will try to get one from the office missionaries to post! More to come!
Love, The Holmes