It has been six weeks since we returned home from our mission. September and October were both very busy with packing up to leave the ranch and returning home trying to get resettled in our home in St. Petersburg. On September 24th at our monthly missionary meeting with Erik Jacobsen, he presented us with a beautiful picture book, "Florida Cowboys", and gorgeous belt buckles with the Deseret brand. Then on the 26th, Ranch Management took us to Longhorn Steakhouse in Palm Bay for dinner. We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve a mission on the ranch, for the wonderful friends we have made, and for the experiences that have strengthened our testimonies.
Erik presenting buckle to Chuck.
Refreshments: OJ (of course!) and doughnuts
It is our testimony that we have a Heavenly Father who loves us. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to atone for our sins that we might one day return to His presence. We are very thankful for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, His church restored through the prophet Joseph Smith. Thomas S. Monson is the prophet who leads the church today. The Book of Mormon is the word of God and a second witness of Jesus Christ. As we serve in the church, in our family, and in our community, our testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ grows. We have found that there is great joy in serving the Lord and His children.
The Kennedys
