by Sadie Turnbow | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Becoming a missionary is HARD! My MTC experience was one of the highlights of my mission, but it was also super tough to become detached from family, friends, technology, and wearing sweatpants all day. A little pick-me-up can mean a lot to a new missionary – I...
by Sadie Turnbow | Mar 1, 2026 | Missionary
There’s something incredibly special about preserving a missionary’s journey—not just the big moments, but the everyday miracles, funny stories, and quiet growth that happen along the way. As of January 1, 2026, missionaries now only have 60 days after their release...
by Sadie Turnbow | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the most surprising and difficult adjustments for a new missionary are the rules surrounding phone usage. As someone who had been very much accustomed to having full control over my own device, I was not happy to learn these in the field. Still, as with all...
by Sadie Turnbow | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
On my first day in the field, I thought I was delusional from sleep deprivation when my trainer called me her “daughter”. Then, I just thought she had some sort of weird superiority complex. Turns out, it was fairly basic mission lingo that everyone used...
by Sadie Turnbow | Nov 11, 2025 | Missionary
In my Young Single Adult ward for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I’m in charge of creating and executing all of the activities (at least one per week). With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I knew that it would be fun to do a “Turkey...
