We have met with lots of missionaries and young adults, held many interviews, given several presentations, and spoken in many meetings throughout Belgium and the Netherlands.

It has been a wonderful week and just a little busy too!

Despite all our busyness, one of my favourite moments of the week came, as Fernando Cervantes and I slowed down and took a walk in Apeldoorn on Friday morning.

As we started off on our walking interview together, we took a picture and recorded a voice message for Zachary Stoner and sent them off to him.

It was a silly little thing, but pausing for a moment, it just seemed like a fun thing to do.

It was Zachary Stoner’s last full day in the mission field and he and Fernando Cervantes had just been companions in Groningen together.

He responded to our message with “Thanks for sending that, it made my day!”

Choosing to slow down, just for a moment can make all the difference.

Seemingly insignificant small and simple things can and often do, make a huge difference, especially when practiced regularly.

One of my favourite scriptures is “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalms 46:10)

It takes practice to be still, lots of it!

And I still have much to learn.

Yet, choosing to slow down, really helps!

“We would do well to slow down a little and focus on the significant and truly see the things that matter most.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf.

I am really thankful that we slowed down and felt the joy of that little moment together.

What can you do to slow down and enjoy the present moment?