Going on amision

Maya · #1 (**permalink**) 03-25-2009, 09:54 AM

My son is soon (around August) going on the mision... any good advices to a mother. I will post later where to as I can understand, that there is a difference in bying stuff depending on if he goes to a country that has a varm climate or to one with snow...

But I am sure there are things we can by for him already now... things that can be used in no matter where he goes. Any good ideas how to prepare him mentaly and scriptualy. We are reading the new misionarybook. Anything special they may need on a mision....

applepansy · #2 (**permalink**) 03-25-2009, 10:05 AM

Don't buy a lot until you know where he's going. You will get a list of what he needs with his call.

I'll think of more later I'm sure.

applepansy

Madriglace · #3 (**permalink**) 03-25-2009, 12:49 PM

My folks teach the temple classes for our ward and are retyurned missionaries them selves. Some of the things they tell those getting ready for a mission are start now. Don't wait until the papers come. Dress the part ... no necessarily suits but dress better than usual, polish your shoes, comb your hair shave every day. Stop dating ... the adversary will begin to work over time and this is one area that he uses. Begin scripture study and prayer like a missionary. Don't leave a relationship hanging ... the total focus should be the mission ... one cannot maintain a relationship and committ themselves totally to the work.

One thing I would say ... they need to make the committment to be humble, loving and obedient. I know of a guy who came home early because he thought the mission rules where "crap". That will follow him forever. Not that anyone else will care but he will remember.

From the very beginning they need to plan to fill a full and honorable mission. I remeber a missionary that was assigned to our ward saying that his father told him not to come home early because if he did he wouldn't have a place to live. Missions can also be a huge blessing if filled properly.

Another missionary came out and was unable to read. The mission Pres promised him that if he would work for nothing but the Lord he would learn to read ... he did and he was a fabulous missionary.

Mom and Dad have their job too. Total support. Write every week and make it positive. The missionary does not need negatives ... a mission isn't easy. Congratultion and good luck to your missionary and your family ... this will be a wonderful adventure for all of you.

skippy740 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-25-2009, 02:26 PM

You can buy him a journal and have him start writing in it NOW.

eternalpromise516 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 11:26 PM

yay Maya! congrats

( sorry i have no advice, yet lol)

Maya · #6 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 02:09 AM

Thanks guys... yeee! Now the doctor part is over and it is just decide the language question.. if he is willing to learn a new language... he can a bit spanish (2 years in school) Finish, with mothers milk, English since 4 years of age and school, Norwegean... not sure if he can that tough so well

Well he wishes to a warmer place. Anyway we believe he will be sent there where he is needed!

WillowTheWhisp · #7 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 03:17 AM

I remember one young man who said he didn't mind where he got sent on a mission as long as it wasn't London England. When his call came it was to the South East of England, including London. That was when he said he knew the Lord has a sense of humour! He served an honourble mission and thoroughly enjoyed it. Heavenly Father knows where people are needed most and best able to serve. He'll get a list of what he needs to take with him. During his mission he'll probably need more socks.

bytebear · #8 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 11:46 PM

give him a journal and have him write in it every night. One think I regret. I did however write my mission president often, and I think that is important that he let the mission president know him and what he is doing. it will help so much in his mission to build that bond. One thing I was really amazed with was that my mission president gave me a large package of letters I had written him over the years. What a blessing to go through and re-read what I had written.

Don't waste time on those not interested. Seek and ye shall find those who really want to learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ. But always be searching. There are so many people just hoping to find the truth. Find them!

OnMyMission · #9 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 09:32 AM

I definitely agree with the journal suggestion. I started writing in mine a few days before I left on my mission and I love reading those first few days still today. Its interesting to read about how I felt about leaving my friends and not knowing what a mission was going to be like.

Cra-Z · #10 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 06:33 PM

I can further agree with the journal suggestion. I started writing in my journal about 4 years ago and it has changed my life. As a mother, I would suggest make the Gospel very present in your home. Leave the Ensign on the table, play church music in the home, be very supportive of him and always listen to what he has to say.

As far as the logistics, as mentioned before, you'll receive a list of what he'll need when you get the call. :-) Exciting! :-D