The Homecoming we've been waiting for...

 

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The long awaited Milk Jug Milestone

 Today at the store I spied this!! Sadie's return date on a milk jug.  This is a noted and well known milestone amongst missionary mamas!  I get to hug my girl before the milk expires!!!

FLIGHT PLANS (T MINUS 27 DAYS)

 

There are a bunch of emotions for our missionary and for us about receiving this information. She's trying to stay focused but this makes it very real.  I've tried to not count down the days...  So excited to hug her, anxious over what's next, being helpful in a transition, so many things she's excited for, worried about, unsure of- but my mama heart is so grateful that she's so close to the finish line and coming in so so strong! She's learned how to receive personal revelation and knows where to find peace- so we'll just all navigate this together with a lot of love and prayer and hope for what's next and see what wonderful blessings unfold... 

On Mar 8, 2021, at 12:08 PM, Arizona Mesa Mission Referral Secretary <387983-REF@churchofjesuschrist.org> wrote:

Attached is a copy of your daughter’s April 6^th flight itinerary which I just received from Church Travel.  She’ll arrive plenty early which will be nice for your long drive home.  I’ll let you know if the airline makes flight changes between now and the time of the scheduled flight, and if necessary I’ll send you a final itinerary several days before her departure.   Thank you for raising such a wonderful young woman and missionary!  I’ll sure miss that sweet smile of hers.  I’ll be back in touch closer to her release date but don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Sister Pierce, Arizona Mesa Mission

REPLY to Sister Pierce, Arizona Travel secretary, Mission office

Oh wow

and just like that- there it is 

Thank you so much for all of your love for her -she thinks so much of both of you

 and especially gets a kick out of Elder Pierce ;)

Thank you for getting this all situated for her.

♥ Sister Miller

♥ from Hermana Miller skipping to week 32 (5-5-2020)

....And I'm off! I received my new temporary assignment only days ago, I've been called to serve in the Arizona Mesa Mission. Although my heart is still aching for Ecuador, I feel really blessed to have the opportunity to go out and continue my mission. The unexpected transfer at home and time with my most favorite people ever (the Miller family:) was a bonus blessing that I can't thank the Lord enough for. I have learned things I don't think I could have any other way, but of course, He knew that. It won't be any easier to leave this time, in fact, I think it will be even harder, so I'm counting on Him to help me! It will be a trial of faith for sure, but I know that this next part of my adventure has some custom made blessings and special people to meet waiting, and I can't wait to find out what He has in store for me in Mesa. (If the heat doesn't kill me first,  haha!) Wishing you all health, safety, peace and happiness in these crazy times! Thank you for your love, support, and prayers, you'll never know the strength they've been for me. 

Love, Hermana Miller 

Saying goodbye...again.... on her way to Arizona

With just four days notice, the time came too fast.... what a gift this month together has been.

So, Monday night, Sadie was set apart (by Roarke as the Stake President had delgated that to him) 

With such an early flight the next morning, we told the kids not to get up, and so they hugged it out, we had family prayer and we went to bed.  (not to sleep, but to bed-- it was really hard to fall asleep)

Tuesday morning, May 5th, Roarke found out he had a patient that couldn't move in his schedule, so this daddy daughter love and send off happened bright and early at home.

 Em came with Sadie and I to the airport for some very sweet sister goodbyes~

 knowing they'll still overlap on their missions

It's hard to do a real smile when you are the verge of the "ugly cry"

People kept asking me if it's harder or easier this time.  It's neither. It's just hard- it's very own kind of hard.  But that's okay- we know whose hands she's in and we trust Him!

masks required at airport for Covid-19

"Hurrah for Israel"

I hope Mesa Arizona loves you as much as we do ♥