Surprise

Last selfie in Luanda :( (hopefully I'll go back)
Well... about that whole quarantine thing... I`m actually back home now! Sorry for this being so late, it`s been a little crazy. Somehow all the Americans in Angola got a chartered flight, 15 hours straight from Angola to Houston, Texas.  

The airport was closed, and we didn't know for how long.

So Chevron negotiated a deal with the Angolan government to fly a chartered plane into the airport so they could fly out the rest of their employees and their families. Working with the US Embassy and our mission, our mission president was able to get all 19 Americans in the mission on that one flight, and we arrived home on Monday.

I've been having so many mixed emotions right now. I was super sad to leave Angola, but I was very excited to get out of my quarantine where I wasn't able to do anything. I was sad for all the missionaries whose missions got cut short, I love those Elders like brothers, and I know that they will all continue doing great things wherever they go. One super exciting thing was being able to see my family! I was able to be back for Alyse`s 16th birthday, so that was super fun. 

The Angola 19
 As far as I go, I`ve been released as a missionary for the time being, so once my quarantine is over in a few weeks, feel free to stop by. I`ll have a lot of decision making to do in the next month, what to do with my life, how I want to approach finishing my mission with corona going on. I`m so grateful for the opportunities that I have had to serve as a missionary and bring the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to Heavenly Father`s children. Even during these uncertain times, I know the Lord is always looking out for me. 

Lembrancas from Angola
Something I`m really excited for is General Conference this weekend. General Conference happens twice every year, and on this weekend we will be able to hear from God`s mouthpieces on this earth, his Apostles and Prophets. I always love the guidance and messages that the Leaders of the church give at General Conference, they can help us all find peace and happiness even in the midst of these trying times. I know that this church is true, and that by listening to the words of God`s authorized servants here on earth, you can each find the peace and the strength you need to carry on in your life. 

Eu amo cada um de vocês! Fiquem bem!

If y`all want to talk, feel free to reach me at fletchermadsen@gmail.com  or my number: 571-315-8913






The 3 elders in Houston waiting for our next flight


7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.


38 What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.










The Houston 3 on the way to the airport





Failed attempt at pancakes
Great painting I bought
My turtle souvenir

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