tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763161785798994010.post1592044341552505585..comments2022-04-07T20:01:25.504-07:00Comments on Sister Emily Silva: Comin' Home..Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438807447590511815noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763161785798994010.post-41786255142995137042014-01-15T15:57:22.952-08:002014-01-15T15:57:22.952-08:00I'm sorry you had to come home. Just know that...I'm sorry you had to come home. Just know that you did your part in inspiring girls going on missions. My daughter is now serving in the New Mexico, Albuquerque mission, and before she left, yours was a blog she read. It helped her know what to expect and prepare for. You have been a blessing to people you don't even know about. Nobody forced you on a mission. You wanted to go. You did. Just like Nephi. His road wasn't easy, either. You keep your head up and keep moving forward. Don't look back, and don't be embarrassed or ashamed, because Heavenly Father is proud of you. He knows your heart. He knows where this path will lead you. Trust in his process and his timing. <br />Sometimes we assume we know what others are thinking about us - most of the time we are wrong. Even if someone talks about you, or your coming home early, the sin is on them. Welcome back!Carrot Jellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627476718171567049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763161785798994010.post-50479472795108765362014-01-13T14:54:39.595-08:002014-01-13T14:54:39.595-08:00Emily I am so sorry that you were not feeling phys...Emily I am so sorry that you were not feeling physically well to continue your full time service but I know that our Heavenly Father has accepted your time and sacrifice in full measure. I know without a doubt that you will continue to serve the Lord with all your might, mind and soul to assure that you can help as many of our Heavenly Fathers children return to His presence. I love you and have always prayed for you. I know your parents are proud of you and will continue to support you in all your endeavors. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you...like a visit to Disney World here in Florida. Love always your uncle GusGSilvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102998320940481609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763161785798994010.post-3119616243370688062014-01-09T19:26:10.354-08:002014-01-09T19:26:10.354-08:00I came home early too. I hate to say this, but it ...I came home early too. I hate to say this, but it does get easier to be home. You're not alone. You never are. But definitely not in this. There is a Facebook Group for Medically Released Missionaries, from the other comments I can see it was mentioned. You're loved. Never forget that. Always here. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114487585580027340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763161785798994010.post-53424184345676060492014-01-09T19:23:10.803-08:002014-01-09T19:23:10.803-08:00I came home early as well, due to medical reasons....I came home early as well, due to medical reasons. I was only out for 4 months, and most likely will not be going back out due to the medicine that I take. It has been super hard for me (I came home last July) and I have needed to see a counselor to deal with it all (thought I was super woman...I'm not). I finally realized that when I signed up to serve a mission, and when I wrote that acceptance letter to the First Presidency, I was giving Heavenly Father 18 months of my life. Those 18 months were His, not mine. Turns out, He needed me only for a short four months, and I need to accept that fact. Just knowing that it was His time, not mine, His plans, not mine, has helped me so much. I wish I would've realized that to begin with. Keep your chin up and continue to do those good things that you are doing. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.... me@amandaabby.com There is also a facebook group for medically released missoinaries https://www.facebook.com/groups/501230699968733/ I truly hope that you will start to feel better soon and that you will not feel guilt or failure, that you will feel in confidence in knowing you were a fantastic missionary, regardless if you are able to head back to the mission field or not. :) Amanda Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846686437493339979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763161785798994010.post-21430479181976917862014-01-09T14:19:00.091-08:002014-01-09T14:19:00.091-08:00Hi. You don't know me, but I have absolutely l...Hi. You don't know me, but I have absolutely loved reading your blog. My name is Maurcine and I'm preparing to serve a mission in March. I just want to thank you for everything that you have done for me. Every time I read your blog I think, "I want to be a Sister Missionary just like her." You truly are amazing!! I admire the strength that you have and your devotion to this gospel. Thank you for sharing your experiences and especially this one. I hope and pray that you will be able to go back out and serve. But if not, I know that Heavenly Father has something great in mind for you. :) This might be a little weird, but I love you Sister Silva. And I know that our Heavenly Father and Savior do too. Continue to be strong!! Maurcinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510456713584964581noreply@blogger.com