Elder Caiden Jones

#36 & 37 The Longest Wednesday of my Life

Hey, everyone!

A lot has happened to say the least.

So remember last time when I said that I was just waiting on dates and flight plans and stuff? Well, funny story. THE NEXT DAY (Tuesday), I got a call from the APs and here's how that went (according to my memory).

"Hello?"

"You better get packing cause you fly out at 7am tomorrow!"

"WHAT??"

- Dialogue I don't remember -

"Wait, so when are you picking me up?"

"At 8pm tonight."

- That's in four hours -

"Uh, ok then."

Anyways so the rest of my day was canceled (besides the dinner appointment of course) and I spent it packing. What's even funnier is I was on exchanges with Elder Perry so he didn't really have much to do while I was packing.

Said goodbyes to the Elders and some members that were at the chapel and then dipped.

I managed to get through the airports and security with almost no problem (they took my baby scissors that I forgot about) and after a VERY long flight and some short ones, I landed in Vegas.

The homecoming was fun and we saw another family waiting for their Elder so that was cool. Had Chik Fil A as my first meal back which was fire as always.

I got to surprise my siblings when I got back and thank as a lot of fun.  I'm very grateful to have a family who loves me.

After around 30 hours of February 19th with very little sleep I was dead. It's alright though because I got to shower and go to sleep after I was released and had a Halo session.

The rest of my stay home has been some service projects, playing games, and lounging around. It's kinda weird because I don't really have a purpose right now besides just exist and try to fill time.

I got to chop down some gum trees with my Grandpa and it reminded me how sketchy heights are.

I'm on my way to Layton right now for surgery tomorrow so that's gonna be fun! I'll give everyone an update sometime during my stay home.

I would like to once again emphasize that God's plan is perfect. These past 8 months have led me to really learn how to put my trust in God and roll with the punches.

2 Nephi 26:24

24 He doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the world; for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own life that he may draw all men unto him. Wherefore, he commandeth none that they shall not partake of his salvation.

Everything is for our benefit and for our gain, even if we might not realize it at the time. You are loved and it's up to us to realize that and help others realize that divine truth as well. Even if we do that while recovering from surgery. The tag may be gone for now but I'm still a missionary just as all of you are.

I love you all and God be with you till we meet again!

- Jonsie