I don't know if anyone followed this blog but in the last letter Cory seemed to be doing so well and was upbeat and making progress dealing with the changes a mission brings. Friday we got a call that said he was having trouble coping. His stress level was extremely high and he felt emotionally beaten by his companion and didn't really have the skills to deal with it. He had gained 40 lbs. in dealing with stress in his way. Anyway, after talking to him we all decided he had had enough and would come home. 25 hours later we picked him up at the airport. He and another missionary from the same mission came home together. Hmmm
It's been less than two weeks but...well, I better keep my opinions to myself. Cory is going to counseling to deal with stress and a group at LDS social services for early returned missionaries. There were 5 guys there but none of them really opened up and I don't see these guys relating to each other so I don't know how helpful that will be. It's frustrating and sad as a parent.
