Our home stake does a weekend program called Strippling Warriors. The youth all spend a few days preparing to be missionaries. The stake president asked Scott to write a note to the prospective missionaries & this is what he said. So sweet =)




With regard to what my mission has meant to me, there's lot's of things I could say about that.  It has been the greatest experience I've ever had.  I know it sounds cliche, but I can promise you that it's the truth.  There is nothing like it.  It would be a blatant lie to tell you that there are no hard times, but they're hard to point out if you work hard, because the good experiences are far heavier in the scale of things.  The most important thing I would say about serving a mission and advice for it, is not to fall into the trap of complacency and disobedience.  It is so much fun to be obedient really.  There's no reason you shouldn't either!  It's two years where you get to have the opportunity to only focus on the Lord and his children.  If you focus well and are obedient, I can promise you that he will focus on you!  The blessing are insane!  You wouldn't believe how crazy it is.  I know that we get these blessings as a result of the love our Heavenly Father has for his children.  The opportunity to serve a mission is such a gift, and not one to be taken lightly.  I love this time, and I'm kinda bummed it's already half way over, but I know it's the greatest!!  Work hard, and love everyone!
 
Elder Clawson