I Love You Sister Coon

We had a returned missionary sister talk in church today.  She was saying how difficult it was coming home. How you feel lost, and unproductive, and misplaced for sometime. I am praying this week you will have a blessed and beautiful last week on your mission. That your transition will come naturally, and you will adjust to life at home. I know it will be a huge change for you, but I know you will be able to look back at your mission with the best memories and so much love for the Savior and all those people in your life the last 18 months. I can hardly believe it is just 1 week away. For me, I am counting the days until my Annie girl is home. Being your mother and being a part of your mission has been a complete joy and blessing to me. You have been a light that Heavenly Father has used to share His love with all those you have taught and served!

I am excited to see your life unfold as you move forward in faith,  great things are in store for you! So much happiness and blessing await you. I understand if we don't hear from you tomorrow. I will be working this week to make our home and family ready for your return. I love you and am so happy with the growth in your testimony and your love and knowledge of the Savior. 

I also know this is the truth, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only way back to our Heavenly Father. We are here on earth for a short time to get a body and learn from experiences and to make covenants that will lead us back home to our Heavenly Father. I know President Nelson is our Prophet today and he holds all the priesthood keys to lead us. I often think of the weight President Nelson must feel to be the prophet of the whole world. I feel humbled and blessed to be a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. To have a testimony of our Savior and His atonement which makes it possible for us to repent and become clean. The Temple is such a blessing! We are blessed to have the Gilbert Temple so close. I know the covenants we make in the Temple are necessary for our eternal progression. I love my family with everything I am and feel so blessed to have made covenants that will bind us to the Savior forever.  Heavenly Father has a plan for all His children - Jesus Christ is always the answer!  We must always seek Him, in all that we do.

Love ya,

Momma

ps. Everyone is coming to dinner. We are having  a chicken and veggie stir fry. I am excited to have all my children home. It's been a long time.