I went to visit Katie and decided to post some pictures! :)
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Mission Papers
Today is Friday and I finished my Mission papers YESTERDAY!! I am really excited! I am hoping to get my papers turned in by Tuesday. All I have left are my interviews! I'm doing it by paper though, so I don't know if they can fax it or if they have to mail it. I'm half ready to mail it myself super priority overnight haha. I don't think they'll let me though :) I'm just really anxious to get them in in case I need to drop out of the semester.
I know some people are curious as to how I came to the decision to go on a Mission. So Here is my story:
I was sitting in Relief Society and the woman who was teaching mentioned her mission. When she said that I started thinking about my birthday, and I realized that I turned 21 in two months and that I could go on a mission. Then it hit me. The Spirit came so strongly that I started to cry. My impression was that I needed to do my mission paperwork NOW. I was still crying through relief society, and I wrote my mom a note saying that I wanted to do my paperwork. So after RS I went to the Bishop and he gave my the papers to fill out.
The next day (Monday) I called my doctor and dentist to get appointments, and they both scheduled me in for the next day (Tuesday). Mom had a dental appointment Monday, so I just went with her and they ended up having a free spot so I got my dental cleared on Monday. This was very fortunate because it gave me the time I needed after the doctor to do my lab work and immunizations (PPD). Also, my Army doctor ended up being LDS! So he was really helpful and willing to help :) So yesterday I went back to get my lab results and my PPD checked out. I also got my insurance figured out, so my paperwork is COMPLETE!
Now it's just a matter of having my interviews ASAP :)
I know some people are curious as to how I came to the decision to go on a Mission. So Here is my story:
I was sitting in Relief Society and the woman who was teaching mentioned her mission. When she said that I started thinking about my birthday, and I realized that I turned 21 in two months and that I could go on a mission. Then it hit me. The Spirit came so strongly that I started to cry. My impression was that I needed to do my mission paperwork NOW. I was still crying through relief society, and I wrote my mom a note saying that I wanted to do my paperwork. So after RS I went to the Bishop and he gave my the papers to fill out.
The next day (Monday) I called my doctor and dentist to get appointments, and they both scheduled me in for the next day (Tuesday). Mom had a dental appointment Monday, so I just went with her and they ended up having a free spot so I got my dental cleared on Monday. This was very fortunate because it gave me the time I needed after the doctor to do my lab work and immunizations (PPD). Also, my Army doctor ended up being LDS! So he was really helpful and willing to help :) So yesterday I went back to get my lab results and my PPD checked out. I also got my insurance figured out, so my paperwork is COMPLETE!
Now it's just a matter of having my interviews ASAP :)
Friday, August 1, 2008
Pura Vida
Pura Vida is Costa Rica's "motto." It means "Pure Life." It has stuck with me ever since I visited in the summer of 2004. I think that living a righteous or pure life is important. When we strive to live righteously we strengthen ourselves and the people around us. So "Pura Vida" is my little reminder.
I hope you enjoy my blog! I thought it would be a good way to stay in contact with everyone! Feel free to leave comments etc.
I hope you enjoy my blog! I thought it would be a good way to stay in contact with everyone! Feel free to leave comments etc.
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