With all of my paperwork, shots, time sacrificed so far, and reading I've done in preparation for my mission, I've realized one major thing... That I truly love this gospel and know with all surety in my heart and that this is what I am meant to be doing. Although it sometimes seems that the list of everything I need to do to be ready for my mission will never come to an end, I know that " the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save He shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the things which he commandeth them (1 Nephi 3:7)."
In preparation for my mission, I've come to know a few other things.
1) Shots are always painful. It doesn't matter if you just get 1 or 4 in a row.
2) Sacrifice has taught me humility and to appreciate the smaller things!
3) Reading the Book of Mormon one time is not enough. Reading the Book of Mormon multiple times has shown me that I learn something new every single time I read it. I really never knew how much I actually LOVE the Book of Mormon.
4)Going to the temple is incredible. There is such a sweet, peaceful feeling that cannot be felt to that magnitude anywhere else.
I am so lucky to be able to serve and as I do my research on Bolivia and the Bolivian people, I've already come to know that it is where I am meant to serve:)
I came across a blog that has been really helpful to me! bellainberlin.blogspot.com
*She posts awesome mission stories and helpful lists of things many sister missionaries forget to bring and such! I really hope that as I continue on my journey I'll be able to post something as helpful and encouraging as she does!
