Women
What does this change mean for you?
Like I previously said, the age change has destroyed the stigma of women going on missions. No longer are sister missionaries looked upon as having chosen to go because they couldn't get married or are "sweet spirits". Don't tell me you haven't heard those stereo types. Before the age change, a girl going on a mission wasn't really all that awesome. I mean, it was awesome, it just wasn't seen in a particularly great light. Know what I mean?
Now young women are choosing to put off school and marriage for missions. Instead of having a bunch of 20 year old young women waiting for their boyfriends, we have 21 year old young men waiting for their girlfriends. The tables are turning. Instead of being scoffed at, sister missionaries are being respected. Last Fall, not even a full semester after the announcement, there were over fifty girls in my stake alone that had submitted their mission papers. Within three weeks after the announcement thirteen girls from my ward had made appointments with the bishop to start their papers. THIS is awesome. THIS is a game changer.
Men
What does this mean for you?
The bar has been raised. Again. More RM sisters means more encouragement for young men to go on missions and come back even better men. The women you men will marry will have greater fervor for the gospel, which will require you to become spiritual giants. Together you and your future wife will raise children who will be stronger in the gospel.
Rise to the challenge, men. Be better, be stronger, be worthy of these women.
Are you guys as excited as I am about this? This is a big deal. This is essential to preparing the world for the second coming. I'm stoked.
Now young women are choosing to put off school and marriage for missions. Instead of having a bunch of 20 year old young women waiting for their boyfriends, we have 21 year old young men waiting for their girlfriends. The tables are turning. Instead of being scoffed at, sister missionaries are being respected. Last Fall, not even a full semester after the announcement, there were over fifty girls in my stake alone that had submitted their mission papers. Within three weeks after the announcement thirteen girls from my ward had made appointments with the bishop to start their papers. THIS is awesome. THIS is a game changer.
Men
What does this mean for you?
The bar has been raised. Again. More RM sisters means more encouragement for young men to go on missions and come back even better men. The women you men will marry will have greater fervor for the gospel, which will require you to become spiritual giants. Together you and your future wife will raise children who will be stronger in the gospel.
Rise to the challenge, men. Be better, be stronger, be worthy of these women.
Are you guys as excited as I am about this? This is a big deal. This is essential to preparing the world for the second coming. I'm stoked.
I´m SO glad someone has finally typed this out and published it online. I think this is on everyone´s mind whether they know it or not. It´s a sign of changing times. SO much good is going to come out of this change! Your mention on future generations raised by two return missionaires - that´s one of the biggest and best parts of all of this!
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