First, the beginning of February I was "blessed",using that term loosely, with the opportunity to speak in Stake Conference. Luckily it was the Saturday night session, I only had 5 minutes, and the topic of the evening was Hastening the Work. It was an incredible meeting with such great testimonies shared and given. Missionary Work is seriously the best thing EVER, just saying :).. I didn't really get nervous until I got a call from the Stake President reminding me Saturday morning. Which was good. But I never really prepared a talk, which can be good and bad. I have been given the talent of public speaking, but not writing very good talks. I basically just say whatever I feel and whatever the spirit directs me to which has always gotten me by in the past, so of course I wasn't about to change anything :).. I studied the scriptures, thought, prayed, and just hoped that the things I was feeling would come out alright… I started with the quote from a talk President Benson gave even before I was born.. "I have a vision of thousands of missionaries going into the mission field… to feed the needs of a spiritually famished world" … and then the rest after that was strictly from the heart.. haha can't really tell ya what I said cuz most of it I don't even remember:) Considering it all I think it went pretty good, and I was and am now very grateful for that opportunity and experience, and know that it is what was needed to help me prepare for this crazy adventure.
Next, probably one of the most exciting things that has ever taken place in my life spiritually was attending the temple to receive my endowments. What an incredible place! Words can't express how grateful I was and am to have those blessings and to be able to have so many so close!! It was a hoppin ;) place, and so many people were there that supported me and have helped me get to this point. It was such an amazing feeling, and so nice to be surrounded by the ones that mean the most to me.
I could go on and on about the temple for forever, but I'll save you all from that.. and sum it up for you in a sentence. One of my most favorite places on earth!
Just recently there was a group of us that took a girls trip down to St. George one last time. :) It's kind of been tradition that we do it, and we figured all though it wasn't the usual June trip, at least we could catch some warmth and have a good time. My sister came along too making the trip that much better. The weather was a little crazy going down, and at times scary but we made it safely enjoyed a basketball game in Cedar City, talked with some old friends from college, and then continued on our way to St George. It wasn't super warm, but we shopped a lot, ate some seriously amazing food between the famous TIKI TIKI, Casablanca, and Camille's and stuffed our face with a lot of treats and of course sugar cookies!!! :)
Whatever way you want to say it, but I have now 1 month, 4 weeks, 31 days, 1 Fast Sunday, 1 General Conference, or 5 Missionary Mondays or P days until I report! I couldn't tell ya where the time has gone, all I know is that April 9th is approaching quickly! The closer it gets the more nervous, anxious, excited, sad, and grateful that it is here! It has been the hardest but the best thing I could have ever done and I'm sure I will be saying that a lot as I get into the field. I love being a member of this everlasting gospel, and grateful for the knowledge that we have as members! I can't wait to share with others these truths and bring happiness into their lives.
Until then… The clock clicks down!!! :)
Loves and Hugs from me to you, forever and always!!!
Mishae
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