WHY A MISSION? PERSONAL GOALS

 WHY A MISSION?  PERSONAL GOALS

9/1/25

I have been pondering WHY I feel so drawn to serve a mission, especially at this stage of relative comfort and ease in my life.  Thoughts......

- deep desire to be part of a faith legacy, following the example of Grandma and Grandpa Tate who greatly influenced me in their missionary service

- want to share in Kyla’s heritage - something very significant as family

- confirm our absolute commitment to the gospel to our children and grandchildren - no doubt where we stand

-want to help others find the great joy and hope and purpose available through the gospel

- feel so abundantly blessed - want to show my deep-felt gratitude and love to Heavenly Father and the Savior

- in so many ways, I feel “prepared for such a time as this”

PERSONAL DESIRES AND GOALS:

-learn to “Hear Him” better

-“Have I done any good in the world today?”

-build an extra closeness with Jim

-love, love, love the people of Cambodia

-make the most of this incredible learning with the language and culture

-make journaling a more dedicated part of my life

-work with young, newly converted mothers to have joy in their responsibilities

    (to fulfill a promise in my patriarchal blessing)

-find ways to share our mission experiences/testimony with our family

-really feel an increased relationship with the Savior (not just know “of” Him)

-reach out beyond myself and help others to come closer to Christ