Mission Call!

I started my Mission papers soon after I got home, hoping to get them in by January 2nd, the first day that I could, it didn't work out quite that fast. There was always one more thing that needed to happen.

However, I have finally received my mission call to the MISSISSIPPI JACKSON MISSION!  I am excited, it wasn't where I was hoping to go, and I was not expecting stateside at all, but this is where the Lord needs me, and where I am supposed to be.

I watched this clip from Peter in the Bible Videos section this morning, Peter was a great missionary, and testified of Jesus Christ, he never backed down, and was a powerful missionary. I hope that I can follow his example as I go to preach in Jackson Mississippi.

I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the only true church on the earth. I know that Thomas S. Monson is our prophet and receives revelation to guide the church from God. I know that the Book of Mormon is true, that it was written for our day, and that if we abide by the principles that are taught in that book, as well as in the Bible, that we can grow closer to God every day. I know that Joseph Smith say God the Father, and Jesus Christ after praying for guidance, and after that experience, that he restored the Church that Jesus had set up while He was on earth, as Joseph followed the instructions and revelations he received, he was able to restore that church to its fullest. I know that my Heavenly Father Loves and cares for me, and that because He cares, He listens and answers my prayers, and He sent His Son, Jesus Christ to prepare the way for me to return to live with Him someday. I know that because of the Atonement, I can be forgiven, and washed clean of my sins, but not only that, but because Jesus Christ suffered the Atonement, He knows all of my pains and sorrows, happiness and Joys. I know that I can pray to my Heavenly Father, and He will listen and answer my prayers. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Catch-up in America

We made it back to the states. I am sorry that I have not updated this for a few months. That is not what I had intended. I found that I did really well at recording what happened while I was in Jerusalem really well, but I have been a major slacker since then, so here is a quick overview of what has happened.

In December I got home December 14th, and spent the rest of the month getting ready for Christmas. I was so good to see my Family again, but I miss Jerusalem. I think I had kind of forgotten how busy home life was. I had all these goals that I wanted to continue habits that I had started in Jerusalem, but I found that they always got pushed for something else, which was not supposed to happen. I am working on renewing those habits, starting with writing in this blog now.

My siblings had all grown up while I was gone, it was kind of sad. But at the same time, they are doing good things, and it is fun to watch them learn and grow. Little boy S is almost a year now, and has the biggest blue eyes I have seen. Little girl S, or as we like to call her, "Twinkle Toes" is talking now, which is crazy! She is a little dancer, but is also stuffed with personality. Little J is as much of a boy as ever. He and big boy S got puppies for Christmas, and that is where he spends all of his free time. The girls were doing tennis when I left, but now it is just B that is in tennis while the other one went back to Gymnastics. C is turning into a even bigger biker, which I didn't know was possible. He now rides almost every day, and is training both in Mountain for "True Grit," a 50 mile dirt race, as well as for the 1/2 Ironman. On top of that, Mom is back into scouting, and is busy as ever with that and her other callings.

I have stayed busy since I got home, despite not going to school, I have found ways to fill my time, wither it be spending time at the Horses - riding and working - playing with my siblings, helping Mom with her projects, working on my Dad's website, and other graphic design stuff, I haven't had much downtime. I have been working on starting a business called "Capture It Cute Photos," which will be a Photo Booth Rental for Southern Utah. I am expecting to receive the booth and the other equipment this week, and hope to be open for Valentines day Parties. For more information, check out our website at captureitcute.com. I would be happy to help and any party in Southern Utah. I have also joined a choir that will sing in the Tabernacle as part of the Temple Square concert series in Salt Lake. The only thing about it is that the practices are in Salt Lake on Sunday nights, so I have been driving up to Provo Every Saturday, and spending time with my Jerusalem friends. It has been fun, and I still have a month left, so that is keeping me very busy as well.

Anyway, I have other exciting news, but that needs it's own blogpost, so I will post that shortly:)