Coming Home April 22, 2013
We had a week filled with unpacking and shopping. We shopped for new appliances and unpacked. It was not a fast or fevered pace. Why? We are worn out. Many of the missionaries we served with said simpler things when asked, "What are you going to do when you get home?" They would reply, "I'm going to sleep for a week." We felt the same but the sleep for a week will need to be accomplished over a longer period of time.
We had our Home coming on Sunday. It was held at 1:00pm so we decided to have an early luncheon. It was wonderful to see the family and so many friends. David, aka, Elder Sheffer went over to the church a half hour before church. I think it was nerves. We sat next to the high councilman for our ward and he said, "This is a huge ward." The chapel kept filling and filing.
I need to confess of having a Senior moment. As I was walking to the church Brother Myler drove in and waved. He is in the Stake presidency and I in that moment remembered that we were assigned to report our mission to the High Council at 7:00am that morning. Where is our mission planner when we need it. We were asked to reschedule and reporting on May 5th.
David is overwhelmed by all the projects that are in the works but he is happy to be able to do them at his pace. He went up to Salt Lake to help his parents and mow their lawn. The remodel of the kitchen is one of the large projects that will definitely take several months. Of course the question he is most often asked is, "What are you going to do now?" He is considering that question but knows there is plenty to do.
I was contacted by Amelia Earhart Elementary about a month ago and asked to return to teach sixth grade next year. I think that would be a good thing to do. I am so grateful that I was able to serve a mission. It was a dream come true and I have been changed forever. Now I figure I have at least another 30 years to fill with amazing experiences. I am so grateful to God to have such a kind and sweet companion. We hope to continue to serve the Lord and grow in the Gospel.
It is bitter sweet to know that this is the last entry in our mission journal. We hope there will be more mission journals in the future. For now we are excited to create memories with our children and grandchildren. Also our daughter, Sister Sarah Sheffer will be returning from her mission in Jacksonville Florida on June 13th. We know that the last weeks of her mission will fly by. We know for ourselves the feeling of so much to do and so little time. We are sure that she will fill the time with heart felt service.
God Bless You All Brother and Sister Sheffer
Pictures-- Family at luncheon
Two Sister Missionaries that came to our Homecoming.
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