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Lifted By the Next Generation

With mixed emotions, we boarded a flight home to our dear family—exactly one year to the day after arriving in Italy. As the plane lifted off and Milan faded into the distance, the tears came easily. We didn’t fully know what to expect when we accepted the call to serve, but we now return changed—transformed by the grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are living witnesses of this testimony of President Russell M. Nelson: “When we bring souls unto Jesus Christ, we honor Him in the most meaningful way. We also strengthen our own faith and deepen our conversion.” Over the past year, we’ve grown closer as a couple, deepened our testimonies, witnessed miracles, seen prophecy become history, and been blessed with lifelong friendships. When we were considering a mission, President Wood challenged us to "Come help the next generation." Looking back, we realize he might have said it better: "Come let the next generation help you." We were filled with emotion as we spoke...
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The Highest and Noblest Work

Our prophet Russell M Nelson has taught that the highest and noblest work in this life is that of a mother. As we celebrate Mother's Day here in Italy, we are so thankful for the many women that have blessed our lives.
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Peace and Perspective

The highlight of this past week was visiting the Bern Switzerland temple with some of the young single adults. We were taken back to our days as young missionaries in the MTC when we slept in dorm room temple housing. The temple grounds were stunning with tulips and magnolia trees in full bloom, but, it was the peace and perspective inside the temple that recharged us. 
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Lose yourself in the service of others...

These past two weeks have been the busiest of our mission—filled with meals for departing and arriving missionaries, matchups, Mission Leadership Conference, Zone Conference, and a dual-stake YSA activity and dinner. At one point, when MLC and matchups overlapped, we fed over 60% of the mission in a single meal!
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Measuring the Miracle

In the Bible, whether it’s Gideon reducing his army to just 300 to face over 100,000, or Christ feeding 5,000 with only five loaves and two fishes—these aren’t just numbers. They’re divine contrasts, reminding us that when God is involved, the odds don’t matter.
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"A Man Among the Gentiles"

In 600 BC The Book of Mormon prophesies of 'A man among gentiles' who would be 'wrought upon by the spirt' to rediscover the Americas (1 Nephi 13:12).  That man, of course, was Christopher Columbus. Years after his voyage Christopher Columbus is quoted as saying, "‘Our Lord unlocked my mind, sent me upon the sea, and gave me fire for the deed. Those who heard of my enterprise called it foolish, mocked me, and laughed. But who can doubt but that the Holy Ghost inspired me?’
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Lifelong Discipleship

The emotional and spiritual lift we feel as we unite with missionaries at Zone Conference is always a highlight of our 6 week transfer cycle. This transfer we were asked to share some thoughts on lifelong discipleship. (You know you are a senior missionary when you are asked to speak on topics that include words like 'lifelong' in the title.)
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