Missionary

This young man is an official missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. On Wednesday February 14th, Chandler was in our living room when Ashtyn found out cancer had returned. She was devastated and sobbed, "I'm going to die while Chandler's on his mission!!!" He had an immediate calm and straight forward response, "You're not going to die when I'm on my mission." Chandler is not a stranger to hard times and through it all has stayed true to his optimistic, faithful, level headed personality. Never does he shy away from difficulties but instead presses forward with steadfast and courageous determination. Going on a mission was an easy decision for him based on his belief that it's the right thing to do. It was also a very difficult decision because personally he would prefer staying in the comfort of his own home. Because of Ashtyn's diagnosis, I am more grateful than ever for his willingness to serve and sacrifice and Chandler has found even more of a purpose and readiness to go. We believe that sacrificing what we want for a greater good brings immense blessings and we look forward to what's in store. I really think we'll be amazed. Though we would love to have Chandler home, we absolutely need him on his mission more. My heart will hurt with that final hug tomorrow but my heart will also have more courage to face the future as he is serving God. 

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