A little change of plans

Hello Everyone!

Sometimes, plans change. We don't always know why, but they do.

This is actually me speaking, Hermana Courtney Miller. I am currently on Medical Release from my 18 month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and am back in Olathe for the time being. I got back this morning. The goal is to hopefully have things figured out, get healthy, and to be back by the end of this next transfer, sometime in the beginning of August. I have only been home about 12 hours, and I am already itching to get back.

Right now, as far as health goes, we just have a lot more questions than answers. I have a list of things that I do not have wrong with me, now it is just a matter of finding out what is going on. Hopefully answers will come quickly and I can get back up on my feet as soon as possible.

So many amazing things were being done for me in the mission, especially by President and Sister Castro. They bent over backwards to do everything possible to make the last month or so easier for me, and to do everything within their power to allow me to stay. Unfortunately, my condition was still getting worse, and important decisions had to be made. They were involved in every step of decision making and the going home process, and will continue to stay in contact throughout this whole process.  I am so beyond grateful for President and Sister Castro. I love them SO much, and know that it was through their help that I was able to do all I have done in the mission.

Right now is just a waiting game. I have been blessed enough to get some appointments scheduled, and hopefully we will get some answers soon.

The decision to come home, but it was a decision I know I needed to make. I am not totally sure why Heavenly Father needs me to be home right now, but I know that this is where I need to be. (Just for a little bit though. The second I am cleared to go back, I will be on the next plane!) I know that this will truly be a time of growth for me and my family. I am so glad to get to spend this time with them, and to have this time to get to be around those I love, and to get the rest and recuperation I need. This will be a time for me to learn a lot of patience, and a time to truly put my trust in the Lord. I know that there is a plan for each of us, and that this is just a piece of mine. 

At this point, I am just grateful for this opportunity to learn and grow, to get healthy. I am excited to see what is going to come in these next few weeks. They are definitely going to be different than any others in my life. 

I am so thankful for all of the prayers, thoughts, and letters of support I have received over the last few weeks. Your love means more than I can express. It puts such a smile on my face just to think about it. I know that I could not do any of what I have done, am doing, and will do without all of you.

BRING IT ON!

Hermana Courtney Miller 

(P.S. Stay tuned for more details about what is going on.)