Returned Missionary

(I got to go hang out with Jessica, Shane, Landon and Davis shortly after returning home. This is me and my cute nephew Davis)

My blog is up and running again. I had to make it disappear while I was on my mission, instead I think I just made it private but then didn't add anyone to view it because it would be inactive for 18 months. Upon returning home I realize that I'm not married nor do I have any children so this blog is probably pretty boring for most of you. But I'll keep it up just for the heck of it.

I returned home from my mission December 10, 2009. It was a LONG journey home. I was sad to leave my mission but I felt the confidence and assurance that I had served faithfully, that the Lord was pleased with the work I had done and now it was time to move on. I was lucky enough to have a lay over in Salt Lake so I got to see Becky, Nate, My new nephew Bennett (he's new to me even though he's 10 months old since I had never met him), and my twinner Dave. I was supposed to have an hour and a half but since my flight from Chicago was delayed an hour, I really only had about 20 minutes to get from one plane to the next. As I was debating whether or not I was going to leave security I saw out of the corner of my eye David, then Becky, Nate and Bennett. They were standing not too far from me, just on the other side of security. At that point it was no question. Of course I was going to go see them. It was great. Even though Bennett cried when I tried to hold him :)

I then flew on to Oregon and got to see Mom and Dad, Jess and Shane also came down from Portland and brought their two cute boys. Brother Clevenger, Sister Clason and The Woodleys also came. I knew that experience would only happen once in my life...well, at least until I serve a mission with my future spouse who is out there, somewhere. I enjoyed every second of it. I couldn't stop smiling at the thought of seeing my family once again.

This is a website you can visit to see pictures of my coming home. Sister Russell took these pictures. Very very nice of her! She works with my mom in the stake Relief Society Presidency.

http://picasaweb.google.com/vlrussell7/CamilleMorrisMissionReturn?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD05qKpjtbhqwE&feat=content_notification#

I just reported today in Sacrament meeting. My good friend Jenny Risley drove all the way down from Eugene just to hear me speak. I also had Sarah and Kristina two high school friends that also came to support me. I'm so grateful for all the wonderful people that the Lord has placed in my life. I'm far too blessed with such an amazing family and such supportive friends.

Serving a mission was the best experience of my life. It has changed my life forever. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering serving.

Signed,
Camille, Sister Morris