We send our children out to be missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, leaving them in the Lord's hands, and miss them every day, and pray for them, and count down the days until they return.  As our child comes out the doors of the international airport and into our arms, it is like giving birth all over again.  The anticipation is almost unbearable but the exquisite joy is also overwhelming.
I am grateful to be a mother.  NO matter where my children travel or the things they choose to do with their lives, I know they will always be in the Lord's hands.

 "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."--3 John 1:4










Welcome home, Hermana Oliphant.

 These wonderful shoes were created by a dear friend just for the occasion.  Happy feet:)

"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of her that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace;"  Isaiah 52:7









When we woke up to get ready for the day we would bring Justyce home, there was a new snowstorm.  Here are the photos of our yard.

Lincoln decorated outside our home.  By mid afternoon, most of the snow was gone.










By the time we could leave, we were all really excited to get to the airport. 

 This is her flight.

 Then, we waited....











 

It was on time but it took forever for her to get through customs.

HUGS!

 Damon is so grateful to have his Big Sister home.

 Justyce and Trynn

 A huge hug from Daddy!

 Brother hugs...

Other hugs...

 Friends hugs... 

 Justyce's hammock.  She wants to hang it up as soon as we can find a place for it.

 Jess and Colin decorated her room.  It is nice to have her home again.










I know this church is true.  I am grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that has given us an opportunity to live as eternal families.  I love the Book of Mormon and know it is another testament of Jesus Christ.  He lives.  He is the way back to our heavenly home.  God's plan is a plan of happiness if we choose to pattern our lives after His and keep trying every day.  I love my Savior.  In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.