The time is drawing nearer and I find myself flooded with millions of emotions!
Happy that I'm leaving, sad that I'm leaving my family, excited for a new culture, scared that I won't pick up on the language as fast as others, ...and on, and on, and on. I look back at October 11th when I opened my mission call. So many close friends and family gathered for that special day. I thought for sure I was going to be stateside, but much to my suprise I was called to the Bacolod, Philippines Mission!
What a crazy and unpredictable day! That was the last place I thought I would be going.
But, here I am- 44 days away from entering into the MTC-a milestone in my life.
There are so many things that I would love to take with me and people I'd stuff in my suitcase, but sometimes you have to do things for yourself. I am ready for the opportunity to put aside the cares of the world and find ME! Not the me that so and so wants, or the me who wants certain things because others want it. I've always said that I know what I want in life, but the question is- DO I TRULY KNOW WHO I AM WHEN EVERYTHING IS PUT ASIDE ALL THE CARES OF THE WORLD AND LEAVE EVERYONE BEHIND?
That! Is what I am most excited about! I want to go out and share what I BELIEVE with others so they can enjoy the same peace and comfort I do when I think about the gospel. It has changed my life as I have realized that I don't go to church because my family wants me to or requires me to. It's because I WANT TO and know that without the gospel, I would be lost and confused. Here's to a journey in my life and let the countdown begin, along with the last minute preparations!
President Gordon B. Hinckley said:
"Today many sisters are being called to serve. Many more are preparing to serve. Not because they aren't married or don't have anything else to do, but they have the desire to serve. One reason that the Lord wants more sisters to serve is because within the next generation He will send His priesthood army to the earth. He wants to send choice spirit children to mothers who have been prepared, properly trained, and taught in the gospel. What better schooling can a mother have than to experience and grow as she serves a mission." --Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley
Monday, January 9, 2012
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