1. They are super happy to be home and be with family again, love lazing around, watching tons of movies, catching up on the music, stalking people on Facebook (seeing who got married and who had kids), and enjoying the free time.
2. The boredom kicks in (of course this would happen, they just spent 1.5-2 years walking around talking to people all day long). And the desire to move on with life. This stage sucks if there is no post-mission plan.
3. Moving on and getting a life. But also losing some of the spirituality that used to be there. Hitting an all-time spiritual low, not because you're slacking or not following the commandments, but because there is a lack of service.
There are more steps but I still have to figure out what they are.
I'm on the 3rd step right now. It's not a fun period of time. But if little acts of service can be found everyday then it should get easier over time.
Post-mission life is great. You get to see how much you've changed when you weren't paying attention to yourself. It's so true that if you lose yourself in the service of others, Heavenly Father will change you into who you need to be. He will make you strong enough to survive the rest of your life. Okay, better than survive. He will make you strong enough to succeed.
I'm so grateful for my mission and all the He taught me while I was on it. Can't wait to see where He takes me next.
Love,
Q
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