I realized that I am far from perfect, have very little preparation done, and I have absolutely no idea where I could possibly be called. I guess I should go talk to the bishop first huh?
I'd like to start this amazing process by telling you how grateful I am to have made the decision to serve a mission. To be able to go out and selflessly serve others for the work of the Lord is, quite frankly, intimidating and yet one thing I would have passed up if it weren't for a friend who left only a few short weeks ago. Ever since this Elder's farewell I've had a very strong urge to change my life for the better and do something with this time I have before me. Mix that with my two "Sisters" (my best friends Zoey and Amanda) submitting their papers and getting ready to leave as well and you've got a recipe for AWESOME.
I really didn't think about going either. Last year I just got the feeling of staying home and working on my career and going to school. But now, it's like school doesn't matter anymore and I only have serving a mission stuck on the brain. Does NOT help that I am currently in school and have a butt load of homework to do that I just don't want to do. It's not even the work load either. I'm only taking two classes, one of which hasn't even started yet. (It's a second block Nutrition class.) I've been talking to lots of friends who are serving currently and who are almost done (two years fly) and family who have already gone. And when I do go, I'll be leaving at the same time as my other cousin and be the first girl on my mom's immediate side to serve a mission. And I'm the only one out of my two sisters planning on going. I'm also the youngest. :)
It will be an exciting experience. One that I'm stoked for. I can't wait to open up that letter and find out where my Heavenly Father needs me to go. And yes. It may be a bit early to get started on a blog like this but hey, it happens. :)
Love,
Alli
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