Elder Lundgreen is one of the two missionaries I met and helped me on the path I am on today. He was at the baptism for myself and son, and was a very supportive missionary. We love you and now seeing this video has touched my heart. Thank you for serving your mission. Angel and I will never forger you.

Welcome to San Jose! I was the first secretary of the San Jose Mission back in 1978. There are a lot of good people there. I'm so happy for you!

An inspiring story! It was a pleasure getting to know you, Elder Lundgreen, during your time in the Almaden area of San Jose. We miss you and wish you continued success and blessings through your service.

You will be a wonderful Elder. I am a fairly recent convert and I know we need worthy Elders such as yourself. You may have struggled, but your struggles will help you understand your investigators, to put yourself in their shoes, much more than a young Elder who has never had any problems in life. Good luck to you on your mission, Elder Lundgreen.

my son is serving in the San Jose CA mission...been there only 7 months. He is in Santa Clara ward right now....loves it! keep your eyes out for an Elder McAllister. good luck and I know the Lord will watch over you and help you on your mission.

Casey Thank you for sharing your story ♥ My son Elder Tribett was born with mild cerebal Palsy in both of his ankles..he was discouraged as a child because of his physical challenges..and thought he would not have the opportunity to serve...He is now serving & he'll be home May 2014. He has a GREAT spirit who has touched many people on his mission..even the mission president says what a GREAT young man he is ♥ The lord has a plan for aLL his children ♥ Bless you for choosing to serve ♥

This video brings me to tears because this is our same family experience of "Joy" when our Elder Tribett opened his mission call letter ♥,,, Thank you again Casey for sharing ♥

My son played football in high school and suffered from several concussions. We were not sure he would be able to serve a mission either. He is now in the MTC headed to Pocatello ID. You will be blessed!

Hi Elder Lundgreen! My family grew up in the Cupertino ward/Stevens Creek area. You will be a blessing in this area. What a humble and wonderful sacrifice you are making. You will touch many people's lives....It is a very busy and money centered area with lots of opinions. I hope you serve in that ward. My father is elderly but has miraculously survived a very challeging operation and never misses Sacrament meeting. Very soon you will be part of the MTC and then off to CA. You will be Blessed`

praise God for small miracles. Congratulations Elder Lundgreen. Greetings from Aotearoa New Zealand.

You're asking for inspirational stories. . .you've certainly started the ball rolling with a very faithful response yourself. . .instead of being angry at God himself, you're submitting to the life you have. I like that. We did choose to come down here, and you're out to make the most of yours. Like Elder Worthlin said in his last conference talk, "Come what may and LOVE IT" thanks for being a good example of that! God bless you, boy!

What a wonderful blessing the gospel of Jesus Christ is! You are correct. The trials and weaknesses we are given turn into strengths in the Lord. Then we go and strengthen others, and God will be our strength! God bless you and your family.

May the Lord bless you Elder Lundgreen!

I served in the San Jose Mission from 1991 to 1993, it is a very diverse group of people, full of energy and lots to give. They are good people, I may have even served in the above mentioned ward in Santa Clara, it has been 20 years so I am not sure. I am glad your going and I pray my 18 year old does indeed go, it is worth it!!

Amazing story you are truly and inspiration to other who are facing trials in there life. I am a convert and have been a memeber for 10 years. San Jose is my home town and where I was baptized at it is a wonderful place full of people who need the gospel. I pray that you are blessed with health during you mission and that you are filled with the spirit. Good luck and God bless

Congratulations, Elder. Plenty of reason to believe that there is something special waiting there for you. Enjoy the journey.

God loves you! and He'll protect to you every day in your mission buddy! Just make your best bring back his child to the right way ok! Hugs!!

Thank you for your courage and wonderful example! Your desire and faith to serve our Savior is inspiring! May our Heavenly Fathers choicest blessings go with you!!

Good job! You will be blessed, don't you worry, and you will bless the lives of so many people! Great job!!!

Thank you for sharing this! It brought tears to my eyes! You are a shining example of faith! You will be a wonderful missionary!

This is Casey, thank you very much. I am so blessed and excited to serve the lord and find more amazing converts like you!

I have been diagnosed with post concussion headaches. I loved sports and all sports through out my life. Unfortunately throughout 20 years they started adding up. Some minor some more serious. The more serious ones were towards the end of high school and thats when the headaches started getting bad. I am in gods hands now and he will provide a way for me to serve and that is all that matters to me.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Remember 1 Nephi 3:7, for it is TRUE!!! I served in the Arizona Tempe Mission under President Lloyd P. George from Orem, Utah. It was shared with me that when he was a young boy and into his manhood, he stuttered SO bad that he couldn't even say his own name. When I met him, there was not one single sign of that. Of course years had passed, but apparently while on his mission, he had a blessing and was completely healed! I pray you will be a successful missionary!!!

Just a thought, I suffered from chronic headaches. A doctor finally diagnosed it possibly as Hemicrania Continua, I didn't suffer all of the symptoms but it was close enough. He prescribed indomethacin (an old arthritis medicine). It worked for me within a couple of days. Congratulations on your call and God speed!

Sweet! Your testimony is inspiring. I have found the Lord definitely has better answers to our life than we could even imagine. You are finding that out earlier in life. Hope to see how your answers come. The joy you will experience as you serve will be such a blessing.

As a soon to be missionary myself, I LOVED this video :) And my good friend's dad is the mission president of the San Jose mission! I haven't met him, but if he's anything like his daughter, he's absolutely amazing. You'll have the greatest time, some of the best people I know are from San Jose :)

I've got some friends in San Jose. I'm going to send their referral to your mission. Maybe you'll find them and share that strong testimony of yours and change their lives forever. It could happen :) being a missionary is amazing! You're going to love it, Elder.

Best mission in the world brotha! Thank you for your willingness to serve and good luck out there Elder

Miracles realy exist! It's very encouraging hear your story! Maybe I won't serve in a mission (even when that's what I want the most) but I know God knows to every person in earth and He loves us so much, so He give us what we need to progress; no what we want!. Someone told me that miracles happen after we proof of faith! Well done Cody! You'll be a great missionary! as my best friend.

I'm a San Jose alum, you will love everything about the bay! Best wishes!

Congrats! Great story, and what a gift to surprise your family like that! I served in the CSJM about 10 years ago -- great place.

This is Casey, thank you so much for your remarks. i still have the headaches, but am confident I will find relief while serving my heavenly father. Thanks again.

I served in San Jose mission! It's the best place ever!

Congratulations!!! I don't even know you, but I'm proud of you. Your excitement to serve a Mission made me feel good. I was in the Sacramento Mission, umm. a few yrs back. hehe. You will love the people. Lose any fear you may have, and just go out there and do your best. This past Conference must have been very humbling to you, with all the Gen. Authorities speaking of Mission Calls. It will be one of the best things you will ever do. )

Love it. You will be a great missionary. Thanks for sharing your testimony with us.

This is a beautiful video and story. Thank you for sharing. It brought tears to my eyes. The Lord will truly bless you.

San Jose, CA is where I am from!! I wish you luck on your mission! We will pray for you!!

I just returned from serving in the San Jose mission! You will love it and President and Sister Watkins are amazing! :)

Hey! That was my mission! What a blessing! Good luck Cody!

Thank you for sharing your inspirational and testimony-building story, Elder Lundgreen. I'll remember you in my prayers that Heavenly Father might safely nestle you in the warmth of His love while you diligently work in His vineyard. May you be a blessing to all those whose lives you will come across.

We are also proud of you brother.. Its nice you have supportive families..

Fantastic . . . God's Speed. You will be a great missionary.

Absolutely inspiring, enjoy your mission, Elder

AWESOME!

This is such an amazing story!! So happy for you and thankful for your willingness to serve!! Good luck Elder! :)

I returned from The California San Jose Mission 10 months ago!!!! You WILL love the people you WIll love the work!! Congratulations you will come to love and appreciate all the people that you get to meet there! President Watkins and Sister Watkins are a great motivation, and truly have the Christ like attributes that make one feel the love that heavenly father has for all of us! Are you going to be in the Spanish program or English?

This is Casey thanks so much for the help and thoughts. I am not on medication just every once in a while when it is really bad. I don't know where to find the answer to my relief, but I do know that god will bless me while serving and thats all I can ask for whether the headaches go away or not. Thanks again!

What a great story. I wish you all the best on your mission.

O my gosh I have suffered from severe headaches and I have had 6 concussions! I never thought I would meet or know anyone that has gone through the pain of the headaches and doctors telling you they dont know whats wrong! I know what your going through I have actually been hospitilized for Miagrains but they never found anything they just keep me on all kinds of medicine! It stinks! I am only 16 and have always wonderd if I will be able to go on a mission with my headaches! Thanks for sharing!

This is so incredibly beautiful. Thank you for sharing this and from your whole heart. THIS matters!!!

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. A true testament that our Heavenly Father knows each of us. My son is now serving in the San Jose Mission. I wonder if they'll meet. He is a Spanish speaking missionary.

I live in Santa Cruz, part of the san jose mission boundaries!! It would be cool to meet & officially welcome you to the area as a new missionary. I just may be a little bias but I believe this is the best area ever, there is so much diversity & love for the gospel here it's uncontrollable. Of course you probably already know this but the San Jose Mission is one of the few area's that doesn't do door-to-door mission work, so you'll have lots of fun with alternative preaching methods!

Congrats Cody. You can do it.

Kia Ora from Aotearoa (New Zealand). I am inactive, however i would like to thank you for sharing your story. Much Love to You and your family Cody... Go Hard Bro!!!

I'm also going to San Jose! See you there, Elder! Inspiring story, I hope I meet you!

I absolutely loved this. Congratulations on your call Cody! I have no doubt you'll be an amazing missionary. I'm about to put in my mission papers at the end of this week, and I'm so excited! I know this is my time to serve as well. Good luck with everything! :)

Congratulations!

Amazing story thank you so much, this is Casey I really appreciate your testimony and strength for me to lean on.

Casey, this is KyleRok's mom... A friend forwarded me your You Tube on Facebook. I sobbed when I heard you were going to the same mission our son is serving. I know why you got called to the mission, the Mission President is wonderful and understanding. I hope you get to serve with our son Elder Lambdin, he is there until September.

We also hold lots of tension in our lower back and lumbar region...so that's why I said try that...and also you can do that with your arms...up and down and to the opposite sides like hugging and letting go of a self hug...embrace and unembrace...do that several reps....opening and closing the arms....down position arms at 90 degree angles....shoulder height and then arms lifted... Yah, like the macarena...arm and back strength building....

This is incredibly inspiring. Thank you.

Elder Lundgreen! My next door neighbor here in Provo just entered the MTC and she is going to the same mission. Please look her up and give her my love. Her name is Sister Stephany Zurrita. Thanks so much for sharing your story. Very inspiring. V. Eyre

Very touching video!!!

Congratulations edler! I'm sure you will be great!

This is really, truly amazing, Cody. I'm so happy for you. Congratulations elder (:

Congrats, Elder! Regarding chronic headaches, I have had the same thing, which puzzled me and my doctors. But I discovered that from prolonged use of pain medicine which I was using to ease the headaches, it created "rebound headaches." If you have the same thing, there is a way out. Search WebMD for "rebound headaches". Best of luck!!

You're coming to my city, maybe you'll be in our ward! :) Congratulations on your call!

This is Casey. That is awesome that you saw this! I leave May 1st and can't wait! I hope I meet you! I will let my family know about this. Thank you!

I really love this history! :)

This is Casey, thank you so much for your remarks. I will be speaking English and leave May 1st. I have heard so many wonderful things about San Jose! Thanks again!

The side movements...you can do laterally (side movement without jolting anything nice and smooth softly laterally to the opposite side...you should feel the stretch to your side or hip rather...so move your leg gently 1 foot laterally to the opposite direction...about 3 inches from the floor... The next time you do a rep...do it about a foot from the floor....opposite side too for both legs...and if you can two feet from the floor....or 3 reps...at diff distances from the floor...

Thank you for sharing:)

lol your coming to my town. I may even feed you!

Hello this is Casey! I leave to the MTC may 1st. That is so cool and I hope I get to meet you as well! I am beyond excited to go and serve in San Jose!

You'll see miracles after miracles..Let me tell you this.I had this small but growing tumor in the back of my neck.It grew as days went by.Half way thru my mission I followed my companion thru bushes to one area. I got this expression to go thru a short cut.,as I did,I got stung by bees.Lots of bees, especially in the back of my neck. Days later the swollen had gone away and so was the tumor.The Savior fell on his face in the Garden, whipped during the nite with no rest and carry his cross alone

This....this is my same situation.

Return with honor^_^

Btw Monterey, best area in the mission

Almost all of my extended family live in San Jose! I can send you names/addresses when you get out into the field!

If you march gently in position and bring your leg to a 90% angle that helps too...to stretch your legs... Talk to your doc...

I have put this video on the Facebook page LDS Mission Calls.

youre coming to my area!

You sleep with an A/c home temp that is also directed to your face or feet or body...the vent I mean...and it's lower than 75 degrees....your body will ache weather or not you've had zero concussions and cold floors on tight cold tendons cause a lot of pain for no apparent reason than we're warm blooded animals. Your BP is not under control...you're over stressed and have no down time...and don't compartmentalize you time for more frecuent down time...aka cat nap or siesta.

Hey, congrats! I'm just wondering if you had submitted your papers previously?? I turned in my papers and wasn't able to receive a call due to various health problems. Not trying to compare because it's just a different case, but I'm just curious to know how you were cleared by the mission offices, because I know that not everyone passes the medical aspects. Any complications there for you? Regardless, I'm happy for you, It's an amazing story. We all look up to you and wish you the best!!!

Many headaches happen for many reasons...noise, too much stimulation, too much light, not wearing sunglasses, too much sunlight way more than 6 hours per day. Your pillow is way too high and you don't allow your neck to rest....your upper back between your scalpula is tight and so are your shoulders...drastic changes in temperature...inside vs outside...your airconditioning in your car is directed to your face or body...it should be directed to the hood or somewhere else.

Sleeping on your stomach will also do the same... The natural position of your neck should be apoint where your neck is relaxed and bent slightly backwards...pillows are for decor anyway...try using a flat towel instead (folded in four)..or a handtowel rolledup under your neck. The walls in your house are too bright...or maybe the opposite your not getting enough light... You like to run...you appear to be in shape...try the lazyboy bicycle..you sit back and relax and cycle, instead of runing.

Talk to a doctor.... Sleeping on your side...will also cause a headache...because your neck will contort all night long or for longer than what it wants... You sit for too long or stand for too long or walk too hard on the floor or step to hard on to the floor...many, many reasons.

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What about the headaches???

How did you get 12 concussions!?!

I posted an article about this video at ldsmediatalk com. You can follow the comments there and on my posts about it on Facebook and Google+.

I need another kidney transplant

Pocatello Idaho?? I am in Pocatello going to ISU.

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Hi Elder Lundgreen, I see you are an Indie film maker; keep it up; try and make some good footage in the Mission Field. We really need more Indie LDS themed movie makers. Sometimes diet plays a role in headaches; try juicing peppers and peaches, etc. You may enjoy my Indie movie; "Sisters Go Ye Trailer 2" on KZfaq.

Cody where do you live, I might have info for you that you haven't tried. let me know

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Your arms are too tight and you don't do warm up exercises for your arms and shoulders...you can roll your shoulders foward and backwards...play the piano gently or the violin...that should strengthen your arms....stretch your hands and do waving and fluttering exercises with your hands and fingers...like flamenco and sevillanas... Your not stretching out your legs...by gently moving your leg to the opposite direction laterally (side kick lat.) you can do reps with that...same with other leg...

God gives you headaches. God takes away headaches after a while so you can serve him. Nice god.