Plan of Happiness, not the plan of Sadness

This is Brayden's mom.. My father passed away on Sunday the 12th. So Monday we reflected on him and death. I was unsure about posting this then realized someone might benefit. Brayden is a great example to me and gave me some great insight and comfort. What a great missionary I have...(I can say that I'm the mom 😀)


Hey Mom, 

Yeah i must have felt something. I feel like i almost knew that it was coming as well. Surprisingly when President called me i was super calm and at peace. I knew that he was in a much better place. Immediately i thought of the scripture in Alma 40:11-12. Which teaches us about the spirit world. Teaches us that it is a place of peace, a place of rest, a place where they can rest from all care and sorrow. So yes he is in a way better place. And he is being taught the gospel. I now know why i had an impression 1 year ago to send him a Book of Mormon. He will recognize it, he will see the good it can bring, and i feel he will except. I am sad, and feel bad that he could not make it until i was home. But i know that this is called the plan of happiness, not the plan of sadness. We need to be happy, we know that he is out of this dreary and dreadful world. So i feel at peace, and i am glad that i was able to write him before he passed away. I am so grateful that he was proud of me and the decisions that i have made. I loved him and he was a great grandpa, and a good man. I love that we have his truck and things like that to remember him by. I hope that you are doing ok mom, i hope you are taking it well. Remember always, that this is the Plan of Happiness! No sadness in the plan! That all these things make us stronger and bring us closer to our Eternal Father in Heaven. I love you mom and family, and i hope that yall are holding in their. Be strong. 

How was the wedding? What else has been new? 

Being an Assistant to President Wakolo has been so great. I love that Man. He is such an example to me, and so inspiring. I am glad that he trusts me enough to be his Assistant out of 200 other missionaries to choose from. It has been great. We have a week of touring the mission this week and instructing around the mission, i am excited for the experiences and the time spent with President. What things did he say about me? How long did you talk to him? How did you get ahold of him? 

Well thanks for the updates mom, love you so much. Stay Happy! 

Love Elder Nielson