MISSION CALL

The phone call came around 3:30. Amelia leaving me a message telling me that I finally received a call in the mail. I had tried to call her earlier, but I had to run and go take a test. I could not get home fast enough. Waiting for a friend the family started discussing where I'd go. I dreamed of Japan the whole time, but I was not prepared for the call that I received. Switzerland, Geneva.. FRENCH SPEAKING. I remember my heart sank, (Not because I was disappointed in any way, but because I was so SHOCKED! Wow, the Lord needs me in Switzerland. Looking at the map I saw that I had France, Luxembourg and Belgium in my Mission. I felt honored and inadequate at the same time. I leave on March 11, 2009 to the Provo MTC. I'm so grateful for the Lord and his guiding hand in my life. How wonderful it is to know that the Lord trusts me to spread forth his Gospel.
I started dating someone recently for the first time in my life, and I'm so twiterpated up the Wazoo that I find myself in a lurch at what to do. But for now, I'm going to wake up every morning, I'm going to smile, I'm going to get out of bed and be the best person I can be, and work hard striving toward the Temple. I'm going to pray, and listen for the Lord to guide me, and I"m going to be happy to be alive. My mom recently asked me how I was able to handle my situation. She told me that she wouldn't be able to cope with the uncertainty of a future like mine. Yes, it is possible that I may be swept off my feet. But it will be because the Lord is in it. I know that through even the simplest of trials the Lord is Always there to guide me out. It's not too hard to live one day at a time. And I'm excited for what the future holds for me. Either way.. I'm going on a mission.