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Feb 26, 2023Liked by Raleigh Norton

Thank you for taking the time to write this. It really gives me hope to see that there are missionaries like you out there. Please don’t stop pouring your heart and soul into these letters. What you’re doing is so important and will have those ripple effects you spoke of. Love you bro!

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Feb 26, 2023Liked by Raleigh Norton

I have followed your mom’s blog/social media for probably a decade. I’m a 40-something mom of three girls around your age, lifelong member of “the church.” I love everything about what you wrote here! Looking forward to following your mission experience and seeing the future with your generation shaking things up. It’s time! ❤️❤️❤️

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Mar 2, 2023Liked by Raleigh Norton

This is really the best! On so many levels it’s wonderful to read. Thanks for your pride pin next to your missionary badge. Your willingness to understand & love deeply is next level. I’m so thankful.

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So refreshing to hear a message and love and acceptance of everyone. It is truly what Jesus would do. May you stay true to your heart and change the hearts of those around you to love more like He does.

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❤️🤎🧡🤍💛🖤💚💜💙

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😭in tears after reading this. You have a way with words. I look forward to following your mission and learning from you. What you write about and represent is pure LOVE.

Thank you for pouring your heart into words and sharing them with us.

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Wow! So beautifully written! Thanks sharing and serving Elder Norton!

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Powerful! Wow 🙏. What a way with words! 🤟 Love you! LOVE 🫰❤️

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perfect stranger over here... Thank you, I really appreciate your perspective, wisdom and your way with words. you come across as sincere and genuine with an approach to the gospel that is incredibly refreshing. Tell Elder Kingsley thank you for sharing, how great for you to meet someone with a similar approach to the gospel and missionary work. Looking forward to hearing more about your missionary adventures!

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Everything you wrote is PERFECTION❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony, I echo every word you said. My son is serving a mission in Brazil 🇧🇷 He is 3 months in and is Loving those he comes into contact with. Love is the answer to all things— Thank you again for your wise words.

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Well said, Elder Norton. Truly LOVE is the answer.

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Feb 27, 2023·edited Feb 27, 2023

I love this post, Raleigh. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Ah, the MTC... If I could delicately tell my MTC self one thing, it would be either a) the words of 9th century Buddhist sage Lin Chi: "if you meet the Buddha, kill him," or b) 13th century Dominican monk Meister Eckhart: "I am wiser than God."

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I hope you enjoyed the experience of writing this entry, it was enlightening to read. I am a big Mason Jennings fan, love that you appreciate his music.

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Wow!! This is absolutely amazing and wonderful!! I just love this so so much!! I could just keep reading this for days!! Your writing is incredible! I can't think of the words to express how I feel! I think the best way to describe it is it makes my soul happy to read this!!

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