As many of the blog readers may know, Sister Peterson's birthday is today (Oct. 19) and Elder Peterson's birthday is in a few days (Oct. 23). As a celebration of their lives and missionary service, their children decided to share some missionary experiences that have impacted them or their family in some way. These experiences will be posted everyday between their birthdays. Thank you both for your amazing examples! Happy Birthday!!!
OCT 19 - Guest Blogger: Trent
Power of planting a seed
When Jane was 5 years old she saw and interacted with missionaries in her home after they tracted into her mother and visited them a few times. It wasn't until 13 years later that Jane was asked by a friend if she wanted to attend an activity at a nearby chapel. It was the initial interaction and memories of those earlier missionaries that gave her the comfort to attend that activity which led to her eventual conversion and joining the church. So you never know what seeds are being planted and how long it will take for them to grow. Your example and the influence you have on others is so easy to dismiss because we rarely see the impact of our own actions on others over time.
You have no idea how important it was that I read this today!
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