Show Me

Guess what? I got my mission call! You didn’t know I was planning on going? Most people didn’t. I’m sorry. Really. Anyways I have been called as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As missionary prep trains you to say, my initial assignment is the Independence, Missouri Visitors’ Center. Super cool right? And it gets better. I will be speaking Spanish. Super random. But it feels so right. It takes two elements I really wanted—a church history site and learning Spanish—and combines them. Perfect. Have you ever felt that you have finally found what is right? It seems I have been searching for a long time about what the right decisions for my future would be. This decision, though difficult, already has been one of the best ones I have ever made. I know that this is what I am supposed to be doing. It took me a long time to make this choice but I am so happy now that it is made. Sometimes we really are allowed to live our dreams and feel true joy. I cannot wait to learn all about this area of church history and share what I know of this great gospel with others seeking for truth. I’m going to Zion, baby. (Missouri is the Show-Me State, hence the title).

Take the Cookie

Have you ever heard of the experiment where you give a kid an incentive, such as a cookie, and then tell that child that if he or she will wait 10 minutes and not eat the cookie that the child can then have two cookies?  I was definitely the child that took the first cookie and ate it immediately. Now, this is not at all because of desire for nutrition. I HATE waiting. Waiting is the worst. It seems, however, that waiting is my curse. Usually I end up early at most events simply because I hate waiting until the proper time to leave. This is also why I do not get ready for church until right before it is time to go because I detest sitting around, all ready, again, waiting. It really makes me go nuts. I become extremely unproductive as I anticipate the awaited event. Yes, you guessed it. I am sitting here, trying to pass the time, while waiting. This is where I apologize for not blogging in forever. Sorry. I’ll be better. Anyways, while I sit here waiting, please feel free to come visit and entertain me until this torture is over. Until then, peace and blessings.

Exhibit A:  Waiting for my turn to get off the ferris wheel