temple endowments.

We are purple matchers! 

On February 22 (exactly one month after receiving my mission call) I received my temple endowments.  During this day where I made sacred covenants with the Lord I felt my testimony strengthen in a way that was more dramatic than any spiritual experience I had previously had. The temple truly is the house of the Lord. The temple isn't weird, it's wonderful. I have never felt so close to my Savior than I did on this day. Throughout the process of preparing for a mission, this has so far been my favorite part (including opening my call, so this is a big deal). The temple is a wonderful, wonderful place. 

opening my call.

This was probably one of the greatest moments of my life. (I say that I lot, but I sincerely mean it this time.) It was exciting beyond words to open my mission call. And also, incredibly embarrassing because I cried, which isn't a normal display of emotions for me - especially in public!

Before I opened my call I was filled with anxiety, excitement, anticipation but most dominantly, I was filled with peace. I knew I would be called to just the place I was needed. And it's not even about the place, it's about the people and even more than that, it's about the Lord. I really didn't care where I would be serving, because ultimately, I would be serving the Lord.

(Of course, when I read that I was going to the Mexico Guadalajara Mission I instantly decided it was the best mission ever.) :)