I read my brother-in-law's blog entry about how he missed his mission. I'd be curious to learn more honestly. All he mentioned was the sunset and Pizza Hut.
I spend so much of my time thinking about myself. My mission had brought many new insides to my life which I never really shared. I admit I tried to share a few things which were not regarded as highly as I held them and I stopped sharing.
Mission life was very surreal. It was clear what was expected and there were few things to worry about.
I admit I do not find missionary videos or movies with missionaries close to what mine was like. Maybe that is too much of a generalization, yet it bothers my I don't match the mold so to speak.
Posted by Michael at December 19, 2003 06:49 AMMichael,
I think your post does a good job describing just about every mission that has even been served. Good job. I would be very surprised if there was a single missionary who felt like they matched the mold that was created in their minds at the MTC or in church videos.
I would also be surprised if there was a returned missionary who didn't learn things on their mission that they either couldn't express well or that others didn't fully appreciate. I know I did.
Posted by: Jeremy at December 19, 2003 05:48 PM