the call.

so, i've pretty much known that i wanted to serve a mission since i was 16. people keep asking me how i was so sure of it early on, and i've never been able to give them a straight answer! i think part of it has to do with growing up in maine and talking to people about the church pretty often, but mostly it just feels like something i'm supposed to do, you know? and when i put in my papers/"applied" in may and got my call in june, it definitely just seemed right!
(the video from my mission call opening)

it was super fun to open my call up at aspen grove. everyone was really supportive. i had my parents and siblings on conference call, and my parents on skype to witness the whole thing too! needless to say, i'm excited. it's weird that it's finally here, and to realize that i'll be dropping my "normal" life for the next year and a half, but i know it will be so worth it. i can't wait to get out there and tell people about what i believe. the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints has been such a good influence on my life, and being a part of it has brought me so much happiness. I know that its teachings are true, and i look forward to helping others come closer to jesus christ and change their lives for the better. wish me luck!

ps: if you'd like to keep in touch, i'll be posting details about letters/packages/emails/etc. as soon as i can!