10 Souvenirs Every Missionary Should Take Home

This is taken from a talk given by Elder Story, who is getting ready to go home to Oregon after a very successful 25 month mission here in Micronesia:

10 Souvenirs Every Missionary Should Take Home

1. A testimony of the living reality of God.
2. A greatly enlarged understanding of the Gospel.
3. A love for the people.
4. A greater love and appreciation for your parents.
5. An understanding of hard work. "Work is the miracle by which talent is brought to the surface and dreams become reality." (Gordon B. Hinckley)
6. An enlarged understanding of the meaning and true worth of virtue.
7. Increased poise--the ability to meet and converse with people.
8. The courage to act.
9. The faith to try.
10. The humility to pray.
    --from President Hinckley
    AND--
11. Increased joy in your life from bringing others the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    --from Elder Story