See You In 18

Well guys this is it! I am about to be set apart as a missionary and begin my journey! Thanks for all the love and support! My family will be updating my Facebook and Blog.

T-Minus One Month

Well guys, I am down to a month left until I leave for the MTC. I am so happy. I can't do anything but smile because I know this is what I am supposed to be doing right now.

I am almost finished reading The Book of Mormon, and let me tell you: that book is amazing. I can't believe I get to spend the next 18 months teaching others about it. The Book of Mormon has really great advice, teachings, stories, and many other things that I have been able to apply in my own life as I prepare. It truly is the word of God and what is in there is true.

As it gets closer to my mission date, Satan is defiantly working harder on me. He does not want me to go on a mission and he is doing everything possible to try and stop me from going. But that is not going to happen! Satan knows my weaknesses and he knows what will discourage and distract me from what I should be focused on. It's been hard but when times like this come up, I quickly do something to distract me from his distractions. I usually will pull out my Book of Mormon, read some Ensign articles, or listen to music (church music of course ;)). I know my worth and I know what I should be doing. I often pray for help and comfort, and I know that the Lord is hearing my prayers and comforting.

It's so nice and comforting to know that I have family, friends, and ward members that I can turn to, to support me and help me focus on preparing to leave. I thank you all for that. Thank you for all the love you show me, I am truly, forever grateful for that! That also means that you all must write me while I am serving!!

A Bike Riding Kinda Mission!

Last week, my mission president President Alba sent me a package with some more specifics about my mission. And.. I found out that I have to purchase a bike in the field, my mission is a bike riding mission! Now, that's going to be fun.. riding a bike in a skirt? Other sister missionaries have figured out how to do it and so can I. One of the many challenges I will face. I also learned what the Santa Rosa mission's objective is and what I will to do while I am out serving. This mission is for the people I am serving, learn to love them, love yourself, and love your companion.

I just can't wait to get out there and serve!! :)

                          

My mission covers all the yellow area.