Today Amber returned home! For more than 18 months, she has faithfully served as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Spain Barcelona Mission. Jeff and I honestly had mixed feelings about her coming home. Of course we missed her, but seeing the woman she was becoming because of the experiences she was having on her mission made us wish that she could stay longer. Still, we are so happy she's home! As we waited, I met her former mission president and his wife. They couldn't say enough positive things about Amber as a person and a missionary, but it wasn't until I saw her that I could truly see all those wonderful changes that I heard about. Don't get me wrong. Amber is the same boisterous, strong-willed, redhead that we all know and love, but there is an element of humility and meekness that reveals an even greater level of maturity she has achieved since she left. I truly believe that it is impossible to dedicate your life to serving the Lord and the people of Spain and not experience a significant change of heart. We were all excited to give her a big hug! We lingered around the airport as Amber greeted everyone and we waited for her luggage before heading home.
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Since she's been home, we have been helping her look for a car, a job, attend doctor's appointments, etc. Much of her first few days were pretty mundane, but we did find time to grab bites to eat at favorite restaurants and to even go to a musical, Scarlet Pimpernel. Welcome home Amber!
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