Merry Christmas!
Dear Family and Friends, Merry Christmas from the Michigan Lansing Mission! We hope your hearts are filled with thoughts of the Savior's divine birth, incomparable life, and infinite atoning sacrifice. We hope you are near loved ones either in person or virtually and finding a way to connect even in the midst of a global pandemic. Over the years, I have tried to teach my children that life is full of ups and downs. One of the tricks is to realize that when you are in a down spot, there is an up just around the corner. In the mission field, you feel this truth in double time. Most missionaries are thriving and doing well during these unprecedented times. They were made for this day in their ability to quickly adapt, use technology, and work hard regardless of the circumstances. But there are also missionaries who will have amazing experiences and at seemingly the same time struggle with anxiety and depression - some of it as a result of what I called "COVID fatigue." I do...