Thoughts About my Missionary

As my days as a Missionary mama come to a close, I just want to say how blessed I have been and how blessed as a family we have been.  While Jared has been gone, 2 babies were born and Kylee had her back surgery.  I know with every fiber of my being, that having 2 of my boys serve a mission at the same time, has brought tremendous blessings.

   As I have watched Jared over the course of 3 years, I have seen how much he has changed.  He has used the atonement and I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus are so very proud of him.  Jesus did this for us, so that we could use it to progress in our mortal existence.

    I have watched Jared struggle all of his life with learning disabilities.  This young man has proven 10 fold that you can overcome obstacles.  His letters have been so inspiring and spiritual, he has a beautiful testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Although he still has struggles and is far from perfect, (as we all are) He has shown me that our trials are just stepping stones and to welcome each and every trial and know that they are for our good.
   
    Heavenly Father doesn't give us the trial, but he allows them to happen so that we can grow and become closer to him.

  I love each and everyone of you for all that you have done to help Jared accomplish his mission.  It is a group effort and you will be blessed beyond comprehension.

    Having him return home is a bitter sweet.  We have loved the blessings we have received from him serving, but also know that we and he will be continually blessed as we learn and grow in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

   Thank you all for all that you have done.  May God Bless and keep you.


Love,

DelMarie (Jared's mommy)