Audrey Opens Her Mission Call!

It's been so long since I wrote.

but THIS!

This needs to be recorded for all.

Earlier in the fall of 2024, after wondering why she hadn't had any specific experience letting her know if she should serve a mission, Audrey did receive her own personal answer.

You already know.

She called me and relayed her quiet yet powerful experience.

She later met with her YSA Bishop and opened her mission papers!

Everything fell into place with all her appointments and paperwork *phew

On the morning of December 31st...she received an email alerting her she had her call waiting to be opened in her missionary portal!

She was all nerves

haha

So, we got ready and headed to Montara Beach per her request to read her call...and thankfully, we were all home to share this with her.

Such a sweet and tender moment to launch 2025 with💗

Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo East Mission!

Spanish speaking

June 2nd

Mexico MTC after a week of home MTC :)

I'm really proud of her💗

I caught her in that anxious Audrey smile she would make when she was little:)

(Pulling that left bottom lip down)

It was endearing and telltale!

As her mom, I had to set aside all my own issues with her leaving and knowing the worry that lies ahead for the both of us... I embraced this for her in a way that is helping me heal.

I received an assurance from the Lord as I placed my my faith in Him.

"I have her"

I don't know what else the Lord could have said more to my heart than that💕

So we are excited!

A nice little Caribbean mission is perfect for her🌴

We love you Audrey...ahem, soon to be

Hermana Collins!

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