So. I've made a huge decision. It's one that I'm very excited about and one that will definitely change my life for the best. As you all know, in October of 2012 President Thomas S Monson (head of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) made an announcement that was truly wonderful and exciting. He lowered the age at which missions could be served. Instead of 19, boys will be able to leave on missions at 18. Instead of 21, women could serve at 19. It was a pretty huge deal! Many sisters put in their papers by the end of the next week. I on the other hand didn't think a mission would be in my plans. I had too much going on. I wanted to get through school, I wanted to get married, basically I didn't want to put my life on hold for 18 months because I didn't know what I would come back to. I was thinking selfishly. I didn't want to let my Father in Heaven down though. I did pray. I prayed that I would know if a mission was what I was supposed to do. I told myself that if I was supposed to serve a mission then I would. For weeks I didn't receive any answers. I still wasn't planning on a mission. I registered for classes at school. About a month passed and I attended a baptism for 5 kids in the ward. I'd been asked to play the piano, but the problem was is that I was scheduled to work that day. I called everyone. No one could cover. I worried I might have to back out of playing the piano. I really wanted to be at the baptism. A little girl I babysat was going to be baptized. I asked everyone at work and then I asked everyone again. No one was able to cover for me. It may have been the day before or two days before when a miracle occurred. A girl that works int eh kitchen heard I needed someone to cover me. She was already scheduled at the same time, but she told me I could ask the kitchen staff if anyone could cover her shift in the kitchen and she would then cover mine. I found someone at the last second and it all worked out. I was able to go to the baptism.
I'm so grateful that I was.
I played the piano and all was fine. I sat and watched the kids as they were baptized. As I watched each one enter the waters of baptism I thought on my own baptism. How happy I was. I felt the spirit so strong and my prayer was answered at that moment. I needed to serve a mission. I wanted so badly to bring people to be baptized so that they could be as happy as I was. I sat there as a few tears escaped my eyes and knew I was going to serve a mission. I wasn't scared or nervous. I was extremely excited and happy. I felt at peace.
I AM GOING ON A MISSION!
That's the big news. I went straight home and told my dad who was of course extremely supportive. I will definitely keep you all updated on the mission front and Ill post here where I am to be called.
I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the only church on this earth that contains the entire gospel as it was when Christ was on the earth. I know that the Book of Mormon is another testament of our Savior Jesus Christ. It is the word of God through the mouths of His prophets. I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet called of God to restore the true church and to translate the Book of Mormon. He is a man I admire very much. I know that my Savior Jesus Christ lived on this earth and preformed many miracles. He died on the cross for me that I may be resurrected after my death and return to live with Him in His glory. I owe Him everything and I will serve my mission to the best of my ability. I am so excited!
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