Gaige comes home from his mission early

 There isn't going to be an airport return party for Gaige, unfortunately.  His knee got injured several weeks ago during a P-day activity and it hadn't gotten better.  He had just been transferred to a new area where he was the Zone Leader.  He had been the Zone Leader in his last area.  After an MRI and other tests, it was determined that he should come home early so he could get going on the medical care needed to help the knee to heal.  That puts him coming home about 2 months early.  After a zoom meeting with Ferf, Gaige and his stake and mission presidents that was the decision they reached.  We are happy that he served well for as long as possible and now will get his knee injury taken care of.  It would have been very uncomfortable for him to fly home with the seating on an airplane, so Ferf, Kennis and Koen went out and picked him up.  He got home Friday, May 2nd.  We haven't seen him yet, but hoping to get to visit with him soon.  We are  proud of him for his missionary service and excited to see where life will take him next...after he gets his knee back in good shape!  Congrats Gaige!!!  You served with honor!  

This Sunday, March 17th, I will be giving my homecoming talk at 1:30 — I can’t wait to share about the amazing things I learned on my mission!

These last 22 months in California have been the greatest thing I have ever done. It is hard for me to even call it a sacrifice, because God gave me so much more than I could have ever deserved for leaving home for two years.

Although it ended a little shorter than expected due to a knee injury, I’m home full. Full of lessons, full of growth, and full of joy. Serving the Lord brought me so much happiness. Sometimes it was hard to recognize in the moment, but looking back now - even on the hard things - I cannot help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift my mission was.

I believe in Christ. I love Him. He is my Savior and my Redeemer, and I am so grateful God gave me the opportunity to testify of Him for nearly two years.

Come hear about it this Sunday. I would love to see you there!

115 W 2000 S, Washington, UT 84780 @ 1:30pm

He gave his talk today and did a great job of it! So proud of him. He served from the Washington Fields 12 Ward. We were able to contribute a little towards his mission each month. It was a blessing. Ferf had a dinner for him at her home afterwards. All the family except Supe's family were able to attend. That was nice. Now Gaige needs to get back on his feet. He's trying to get a job, needs to do physical therapy, get a car...all those things that have been on hold during his mission are now here ready and waiting for him...lots for him to get on top of plus the injury/healing. Love you Gaige. We'll be praying for you as you start back on the path of life. You served and returned with honor!