🎵🎶The 21st “night” of September
– Earth, Wind and Fire🎶🎵
Monday, September 15, 2025
This was an average Monday Semester schedule. CARES Team meeting, Elder Hudnall had a presentation for the Library staff, the Intern class was held. Finding students wherever I can on campus and helping problem solve from that ‘stuck point’ they find themselves in.
Ended the evening with a fun Ukulele Class in the HGB with our fellow senior missionaries.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Began with our office staff meetings and then:
Devotional Tuesday-
“In my own life, I once prayed desperately for guidance about a very difficult decision I had to make. Days passed, then weeks, and I still felt no answer. But gradually, through impressions, through the words of others, and through quiet tender mercies, I realized He had been answering all along. His hearing was never in question; only my recognition was.
When answers seem delayed, we must remember silence is not absence. Sometimes God’s answer is “not yet,” sometimes it’s “not this way,” and sometimes it’s simply, “trust Me.”
Our call to action: This week, keep a simple prayer journal. Write down one thing you prayed for each night and watch over the following days and weeks to see how God answers—through impressions, scriptures, or even others’ words. General Conference is also just a few short weeks away and is a great opportunity to hear the voice of the Lord through His servants.
Now, let’s look at the next confidence President Nelson invited us to develop, which is to be confident that Heavenly Father understands your needs better than you do.”
“But sometimes life makes us question that love. When we feel buried by stress, sin, or self-doubt, we may think, “God couldn’t possibly love me right now.” President Nelson counters that doubt by reminding us His love is beyond comprehension.
At general conference, Sister Tamara Runia shared something remarkable she and her husband did when they were mission leaders in Australia. I know we have several of President and Sister Runia’s missionaries on campus and some of you here today experienced what I’m about to share personally.
During their last visit with each missionary, they talked about 3 Nephi 17. They asked them, “If you could hear the Savior praying for you, what do you think He would say?” She continued, “Listen for that voice that says good things about you—the voice of the Savior, your finest friend, and your Father in Heaven, who is really there. Remember, Their love and your worth are always great, no matter what!” [16]
When we anchor ourselves in that love, everything changes. Fear gives way to faith. Shame gives way to hope. And courage replaces discouragement. Knowing you are loved so perfectly means you can walk forward with confidence, no matter what lies ahead.
Our call to action: When you have a quiet moment, write down one way you have felt God’s love. Think about if YOU could hear the Savior praying for you, what do you think He would say? Let that awareness drive out fear and fuel your faith.”
Quick lunch at McDonald’s. Remember no water at home and back to the office for the scheduled student meetings and an interview for the school magazine KeAlaka’i. These students do a great job writing articles.
The current issue:
Practice at 6pm for the Senior Missionary Choir for the Senior Missionary Monthly Devotional.
Six of the Junior Sister Missionaries shared their conversion stories with us. It was a spiritual day!
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
It was a day of tracking down students. The beginning of 3 days of many steps:
It is a Wednesday so it is Hope Squad Day!
AND the temple reopened after a two week cleaning close, so it was wonderful to be able to go back:
We also received a special bulletin on campus with some very sad news:
https://mailchi.mp/byuh/special-bulletin-071521b-12872055?e=1ca6eae7d1
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kauwe family.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
A beautiful morning walk with a long day on campus
The day started with Elder Hudnall in Teena Moleni’s social work macro class and Sister Hudnall in the Weekly Counseling Staff meeting. We had a referral this morning and it was another day of tracking down a student. Elder Hudnall had a presentation in the Religion Department Staff Meeting. We paused to celebrate our boss on his birthday. Elder Hudnall made a cake and Sister Seaman made homemade ice cream. It was a delicious interlude of the day. Student was located and helped to safety. Presentations were concluded and we made it to the PCC for our volunteer shift:
Another day completed!
Friday, September 19, 2025
Began the morning on the far side of campus at the TVA apartments. Walked around the campus a few times to meet up with the students. The construction continues to be a challenge for getting around campus.
We had our Senior Missionary Brown Bag lunches for the sisters and the Elders. It’s nice to all be back on campus again. Also on campus this week the David O. McKay – Center for Intercultural Understanding
There is a 20 year anniversary of the IPB
International Peace-building
Our dear neighbors from Provo are here on campus. Dr. Eric B. Shumway:
What a great presentation. It is always wonderful to see our neighbors. He is a marvelous speaker.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Morning Walk to the point.
P-Day chores and errands
Listened to the BYU football game on our way to town. Then we finished up the night with a movie screening in the David O McKay Little Theater for a mental health short video that was filmed on campus and on Molokai. They were well done. There was a casting call that night for the next three short videos. The students were there for the auditions.
Sunday, 21st day of September 2025
We started the day with a Homecoming In Idaho. Via Zoom:
Elder Larry and Sister Karen Fisher – Blackfoot, ID
More appointments, dinner with the Harris’s and temple recommend interview with President Hicken.
The fireside finishing up the 20th Anniversary:
A Beautiful way to wrap up the week of Devotionals!
Love,
Elder and Sister
