I Only Fealt Peace

After a surprise visit from an old friend and mentor today (not to mention an inspiration for this blog), i decided it is time another post is in order.

On Sunday I went to the homecoming talk of my returning Mission President and his wife, President and Sister Hemingway. I not only got to hear their wise voices once again and feel of their unconditional love, but i was surrounded by the largest amount of mission family I have ever experienced to date. Old companions, old friends, old Senior couples in age and the fact that i haven't seen them in a while, old NYRM missionaries that i never met but heard countless stories of and old feelings of love, strength, hard work, exhaustion and success. All of these things could have made my sensitive heart ache (like it has been for the last 6 months), missing that wonderful Western New York Experience. But I only felt peace. Peace knowing I experienced what i needed and now it was time to live my life, be grateful for the blessings i have been given, and continue to rely on the Lord. And MAN did it take a long time but I finally feel it! Longer than most returned missionaries i think. But it is here, and I am learning. And that is all that matters...

But man what a journey it has been...
Here are pictures of all the homecoming's i have been to since I have been home:

Park Coming Home and reuniting with us in St. George




Burnett and Adamson coming home
... and sure Becky and Kim coming to Utah.
... and sure Hunt looking less vampireish




The lovely Dennison homecoming. Best Talks. Best Food.




The Emotional return of Hawker








My Lovely Shakespeare, down in St. George





Peace brought back to my soul, Clark returns!



Don't forget my boys...

Mickelson



Krause
(Still wears his suit)


And of course the Hemingway Reunion!



For all those that stuck by me, thank you. For all those that got frustrated with me, my apologies, and for all those who are ready for some more incredible times.... Bring it on Baby!!!