Typing that title feels so surreal. I was going through old posts and the blog I wrote right after I got my call. To me it felt like one of the most difficult things I had experienced, and in a way it was. I remember how heartbroken I was that I was staying home, but now I can’t imagine it any other way.
My mom has this cousin and he’s a real lovely guy and I was with him when I got the call that I had to meet my stake president. That was right before I found out it was a service mission. He told me this story which I’m gonna sum up for you. He had this job that he got let go from, but then he found this other job soon after that was closer to where he lived, same pay, better for his health, and a lot better all around. He told me that sometimes things happen, but they’re blessings in disguise. Oh how he was right about that.
It’s obviously a bit difficult being home and all that, but I’ve grown closer to my Savior more than I could have ever imagined. There’s a lot of opportunities that come from my mission as well which is amazing.
I wish I could go back and tell myself to 1) get over myself, 2) everything will work out for the best I promise.
If you were wondering how I’ve been doing with the whole mission thing, honestly pretty good. Things are a bit difficult with everything going on, but the gospel is so good and it’s brought me so much peace and comfort. I was reading a talk a little bit ago and there was a quote in there that said “Who am I to be angry with when Heavenly Father is in this with me?” That couldn’t be more true. There are times where we look for someone to blame, but Heavenly Father is our biggest supporter. I promise that if you pray to feel His love for you, your life will never be the same.
We have a choice every single day that we wake up of what you can put into the world and I ask you to please choose love every single day.
be a lover,
choose love,
give love,
love everyone,
always.
-c
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