Well done!!

 We received this letter from Kody’s mission president today. Garrett and I both teared up knowing Kody gave his whole heart. We are so proud of him!


Dear Bishop Wastlund,

It is with great joy we announce the return of Elder Kody Wastlund from the Chile Santiago South Mission. He will conclude his service as a missionary on 7 Dec 2023. He has served faithfully and honorably as a representative of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Many lives have been touched by the honest and compelling service rendered in the Lord’s kingdom. The mission experience has been filled with reaping and sowing, cultivating and nurturing, and patiently awaiting spiritual growth and maturity. He has truly served with all of his heart, might, mind and strength, and many will stand witness to the great efforts produced in the field of labor.

Elder Wastlund has served first and foremost as an emissary for Jesus Christ. The service rendered in the mission will prove life-changing and will be a foundation of spiritual strength. An opportunity to learn how to apply his experiences and spiritual growth would be very beneficial for further progression. He has developed great skills and talents worthy of being shared to strengthen others and to continue to nurture his own testimony.

The relationship we have developed over the course of the mission has truly blessed our lives. We will be forever blessed by his influence. We will always love him. Please accept our gratitude for all that you and others have done to prepare such a fine young man for missionary service and who served so very well.

Many blessings,

President Jeffrey H. Rosenlund

Chile Santiago South Mission

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