The rumor is true

I am going on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have been called to serve in Montevideo, Uruguay! I will leave March 18th, spend two months in the Buenos Aires, Argentina missionary training center, then go on to conquer Uruguay! And when I say conquer, I mean bring lost souls unto Christ. Can you call that conquering? Either way, I am ecstatic, and can't think of anything better to do, as I know there are many people who need and deserve to know of God's love for them. I can't wait to share the truth and happiness that I have with others. And I can't think of any better way to show my Heavenly Father my thanks for all He's done for me, and blessed me with. I know I will be scared (right now, I'm not even close to feeling that), and I know, without a doubt, that I will miss my family. But, I also know that this is what I need to do; and I want to. I have never been more excited for, or more sure of anything. Opening that white envelope was the most amazing feeling in the world. I am going to serve the Lord, and I will be serving him in Montevideo, Uruguay! Well, I know He really loves me, because he's sending me out of the country, like I truley hoped for, and He's sending me to a nice (by nice, I mean: clean, pretty, safe, not politically corrupt, etc.) place. Yep, I'm a lucky girl! I can't wait to meet the wonderful people in Uruguay! I have to start brushin' up on that high school spanish!

It's been a long time

I was so excited to start a blog, but found the fun short-lived, I guess. Actually, that's not true. I just haven't had time to update it; since it takes me hours to do so. There's never just one thing to do to update! So, I missed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Both were wonderful, Christmas especially, since all my family was able to come home. Aaron is in California, serving the Lord, but we got to talk to him on the phone. Everyone else was home. Marc and Randalyn even got to leave England for a few days! Holidays never disappoint at my house. This Christmas was no exception. It was very meaningful, and memorable. Through my family's words and actions, I was reminded continually of Christ's birth, His life, His sacrifice, and His love. And that's why we celebrate Christmas. Everyone gave homemade, sentimental gifts, that touched everyones' hearts, even if they weren't receving. If possible, I became even closer to my family. They are my rock. They are true friends. They are wonderful examples of pure goodness. They are the best! Also, I got to spend time with wonderful old and new Cheyenne friends. I have always been blessed with great friends, and my Cheyenne ones never disappoint. I'm so thankful to have friends that I can look up to, and go to for anything; friends that genuinely care about me. What can I say? I have a great life, all around!