First off, I was lucky enough to get to go home for spring break, which was definitely what I needed! I got to spend just over a week in MT with my family and some of my friends. While I was home, I celebrated the one year anniversary of my baptism, which was on a Sunday so I got to spend it with all of my church family :) That day was also the day that my mission papers were submitted! I've never experienced so many emotions, and it was such an amazing experience having the opportunity to meet with my bishop and stake president, doing the final interviews, and handing over all of the paperwork. (I swear that they make you do so much paperwork before so that when you're in the field it doesn't seem like that much.) Also while I was home, I got to go with my parents to look at the property they just bought. They're going to build a cabin, and both of my parents are super excited!!
Some of the amazing views they will have!
After spring break, it was back to the daily grind of school and homework (yay! not!) I thoroughly hate doing homework and I honestly don't know how I have kept my focus and motivation. Somedays I honestly think it's just the fact that I'll be home in a month. I can't wait to be home for the summer! The second week back at school was a life-changing one for sure. And also one that I won't be forgetting any time soon. I finally received my mission call on the Thursday of that week. I have been called to serve as a missionary in the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo East Mission! I report to the Dominican Republic MTC on August 1st and I'll be preaching the Gospel in Spanish. I'm so nervous and excited! It's going to be a life changing experience and I can only hope that I'll find someone there who needs the Gospel and who I can give the knowledge, peace and understanding that I've found through my journey this past year. \
This past weekend I had the opportunity to go to General Conference with my best friend and her family. It was so amazing to be able to hear from the living prophet on the Earth and his apostles. We went to the Saturday morning session and after we had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory before doing a little bit of shopping. My best friend's extended family lives just outside of SLC so we got to spend a lot of time with them, which was so great! I love spending time with her family. They are all so amazing and they are some of the best cooks ever! It seemed like all we did was eat, spend time together and watch conference. It was a great way to spend the weekend, and it was definitely what I needed!
Me and my bestie at conference :)
All of us at Ky's Aunt Heather's house Saturday night
Great catch up post! And so fun to hang out this weekend :)
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