Today I was told I could leave for my mission as early as October 19th! That's right! OCTOBER! So I will return to BYU-Idaho for one more semester and then I will have my papers in and hopefully leave at the beginning of the new year! I'm so excited. I've wanted to serve my mission for as long as I can remember. I am very humbled by the knowledge that it's coming up. I'm not ready but no preparation I make can truly prepare me for the amazing experiences I will have while serving as the Lord's mouthpiece. I can't wait! Words of advice??
It would not be a trial of our faith if our faith was not actually tried. Trials are essential, obviously, but how much of a trial can it really be if all the time we feel His guiding hand and Comforting presence? Can those really be considered trials? Today I am officially a third year medical student. Reflecting over the last two years, I want to take a moment to write down my thoughts. As a missionary, when the Spirit said I would be going to medical school it was a huge relief. I had struggled up to that point to really know what to do with my life. I knew I wanted a good career, a steady paycheck, a job that I loved. I knew I wanted to work outside the home, make a difference, help people. But I didn’t know exactly what that looked like for me until that moment in Virginia. And when I got home and got to work researching and then putting into action all that would be required to be accepted into a medical school in the US I had multiple moments of doubt. Heavy doubt. But I p...
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