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How to Turn Missionary Emails Into a Beautiful Keepsake Book
Here's how to preserve your missionary's weekly emails as a hardbound keepsake book, from manual DIY methods to done-for-you services.
Mar 25, 2026·10 min read
Missionary Books, Stories & Preparation
Books, real stories, and preparation guides for missionaries and their families
preservation
Why My Missionary Book Is Personal to Me
My mom saved my mission letters from Chile for over twenty years. Piecing them back together for my daughter's mission is why we built My Missionary Book.
Aug 17, 2026·8 min read
preservation
How to Add Google Photos to Your My Missionary Book
Your missionary sent a Google Photos link instead of attachments? Here is how to download those photos and add them to the right week in your Storied book.
Aug 14, 2026·14 min read
post mission
Coming Home After an LDS Mission: How to Adjust to Life
Coming home from a mission is joyful, and quietly disorienting. Here is how to adjust: the first week home, a new routine, family, dating, school, and faith.
Aug 12, 2026·21 min read
preparation
How Long Is an LDS Mission? Length by Type and Age
Young men serve 24-month missions and young women serve 18 months for the LDS Church. Here are the lengths, ages, and timeline by missionary type.
Jun 12, 2026·5 min read
family support
How to Call and Video Chat Your Missionary: The Rules
Since 2019, LDS missionaries can call, text, or video chat home weekly on preparation day. Here are the rules for parents and how to make the call count.
Aug 3, 2026·6 min read
preservation
What Happens to Your Missionary's Email Account After the Mission?
A missionary's Church email account is deactivated and deleted after release, often within about 90 days. Here is how to save the emails and photos before they're gone.
Jul 20, 2026·8 min read
family support
Supporting a Missionary Who Comes Home Early
An early return from a mission is common and is not a failure. Here is how to welcome your missionary home without shame and support their next steps.
Jul 9, 2026·5 min read
preparation
The Complete Missionary Gift Guide: What to Give at Every Stage
Discover the best LDS missionary gift ideas for every occasion — pre-mission, during service, and homecoming — with price ranges and what to avoid.
Jul 8, 2026·26 min read
preparation
LDS Mission Call Opening Ideas: How to Make It Memorable
The moment your missionary opens their mission call is one of the most exciting events in your family's life — and it deserves more than just tearing open an envelope. Whether you're planning a small family gathering or a full-blown mission call opening party, a little creativity goes a long way toward making this once-in-a-lifetime moment truly unforgettable.
Mar 27, 2026·9 min read
family support
The Ultimate Missionary Mom Survival Guide
This guide covers everything from emotional preparation to communication strategies, care packages, self-care, and community support.
Mar 25, 2026·10 min read
family support
What to Write Your Missionary Each Week: Ideas That Actually Help
Here's what missionaries actually want to hear, a full calendar of weekly email themes, what to avoid, and ready-to-use writing prompts.
Mar 25, 2026·11 min read
preparation
LDS Mission Packing Checklist 2026: Everything They Actually Need
A comprehensive, up-to-date packing guide for LDS missionaries in 2026—organized by category with climate considerations, budget estimates, and a clear list of what to leave at home.
Mar 25, 2026·16 min read
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