Hello Everyone,
If you haven’t already heard by now I’m home. I felt it only best to send one last weekly out and to let you know how my week went down.
I never put it in any of my emails but the thoughts of going home were pretty consistent for a few weeks. I started to seriously weigh my options as things got a bit crazier on the mission.
Saturday night after conference I finally found myself in a calm state of mind where I could sincerely ask Heavenly Father what I should do. I got the gentle answer to go home.
Monday, my last p day, was filled with a lot of emotions and phone calls. I asked my parents their opinions on what to do and they encouraged me that it is my choice and to listen to what Heavenly Father had said. I wrote my mission president and received a call from him asking what my decision was. I told him I wanted to go home. I ended up talking with my stake president who encouraged me to stay. I started to consider the option of staying as long as my companion, sister Roberts, was. After my call with him we received word that Sister Roberts would be going home due to her asthma. It was a crazy whirlwind of packing and cleaning.
Tuesday morning we got the call that sister Roberts flight would be that day. My parents would arrive the following day by car. We scrapped our morning schedule and were in a rush to get things done. The elders took sister Roberts to the airport and I stayed with sister Alo and sister Walker. Picture 1 is of my lovely self in front of a mural by their apartment. It was a fun night of telling stories and singing.
Wednesday morning I was a ball of nerves anxiously waiting for my parents. They arrived around almost 2pm. Attached is the video. I missed them so much. It was fun maneuvering all my stuff into the car. 
we did it though. We then commenced the long drive home. We stopped in winemucca and I introduced them to my favorite Mexican restaurant Rolberto’s. So good! I then took over driving and drove most of the way home. My mom took over in tooele. I forgot how beautiful utah is. Loved seeing all the lights. Got home and my sister Emily almost took me down in the driveway, matthew picked me up and swung me around, and ashley was the first to make me cry. I love my siblings so much. Was up late talking with them and a bit overwhelmed. Oh! I got to see my kitty. Missed her so much but she was a bit mad to see me.
The next few days that followed I'd love to go into detail but also it was just a lot of adjusting and forcing myself to relax. I didn’t think I’d have it but I have a go go go drive. I just want to do everything all at once but I can’t.
One of my favorite moments though was Sunday and being able to have my brother pass the sacrament. My heart was so full.
I love you all so so much! I have appreciated the continued love and support I’ve received as I’ve gone through this time. I loved my mission with all my heart. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Keep being amazing!
Love,
Sister Sydney Hanks but now just Sydney 
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