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The other night I was looking through my Dad’s old missionary journal with Zach. So fun since Zach knew all the places he was talking about and even saw my Dad use words that he used (the Tahitian/French slang). We … Continue reading
Category Archives: Missions
You have always said Mormons are very focused on free agency and choice. Also I see you with your kids very focused and respectful of their individuality and self expression etc . How does that marry with all the strict … Continue reading
Why do Missionaries need to be supervised at all times? Why do they have to have a companion? So I wrote this blog post last month sometime and it has been sitting in my drafts. I’m glad it was there … Continue reading
Whenever my kids have gone to any overnight camp, or conference or their humanitarian trip, I send along a note for everyday. Usually it’s some type of encouragement or a funny message or just a “I’m thinking of you” note. … Continue reading
I feel like I’m part of a club these days – The Missionary Mom Club. I love the other moms in the Tahiti Papeete Mission Parent Private Facebook Group – and how we tracked flights together, answer each other’s questions, … Continue reading
The next question: It sounds a lot like becoming a priest or monk etc . Is it similar? Do all missionairea become a form of priest and hence called sister or elder ? No. It is not like becoming a … Continue reading
This is a bit of a duplicate post from Zach’s real missionary blog at zachfioretahitimission.blogspot.com because I wanted to capture this part here (but I’m posting all his missionary emails over on that blog if you want to check those … Continue reading
Another question that I have received is: “What do you mean by “called to serve” Isn’t it mostly to convert to religion? Firstly, you don’t get a say on where you will be sent. I mean on the application, they … Continue reading
In case you missed my last post explaining our background with being members of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, you can get up close and personal and read it here… In case you don’t want that … Continue reading
I have been asked some questions about missions since I’ve been talking about Zach’s decision to serve one here on our family blog. I know he had many questions before he left and many have been emailing him questions too. … Continue reading