Reluctant Missionary

By Franklin Eddy

Josh wasn’t looking forward to going on a Mormon mission since he wanted to go to college directly after high school. He was also afraid his high school sweetheart would not wait for him.

His parents were devout Mormons so they came unglued when he said he didn’t want to go on a mission. Although it wasn’t compulsorily, it was expected from young Mormon men getting out of high school.

His father threatened him with not paying for his college education and not letting him live with them after he graduated from high school.

This short story is about what happens when a young man is faced with not pleasing his parents and following his own wishes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Franklin Eddy
• Release date: Apr 17, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386093565

Franklin Eddy

Franklin Eddy has been writing for more than 30 years. He gets most of his ideas from people that he knows. He writes a diverse range of shorts stories and novels from science fiction, mystery, westerns, and romance. He lives in Colorado with his wife and his faithful writing companion Otis.

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Reluctant Missionary

Franklin Eddy

Published by Franklin Eddy, 2017.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

RELUCTANT MISSIONARY

First edition. April 17, 2017.

Copyright © 2017 Franklin Eddy.

ISBN: 978-1386093565

Written by Franklin Eddy.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Also By Franklin Eddy

About the Author

Dedicated to my Mormon frineds that went on missions. I knew them at Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah and enjoyed listening to them talking about what went on

Chapter 1

Dad, I don’t want to go on a Mormon mission; I would rather go to college and work toward getting a degree.  My older brother John went on a mission and that should be enough for this family.

My dad looked at me like I was I was crazy.  He was dressed in an expensive business suit and was eating breakfast before going to work. He was a very rich man and was high up in the hierarchy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS).  He ran a successful investment business in Salt Lake City.

He frowned at me and said, You always wanted to be a Mormon missionary and saved coins in your piggy bank to go on a mission when you got older.  Your older brother went on a mission and had a great time and did the will of the Lord.

I studied my dad for a moment and said, That is what John told you since he didn’t want you to get upset.  He had a horrible time and lost his girlfriend who he was madly in love with.  Two years is a long time to be without a social life.

My dad was used to making deals since he was a business man.  Is that what this is all about?  You are afraid that Rachel will drop you if you go on a mission.

"She has already told