Decision to Serve

Deciding to put all of the above on hold for 18 months to serve the Lord was one of the most trying decisions I have ever made. On average, it takes me 2 hours and several return trips to decide on a suitcase in the Meijer's department store- that's after Facetiming my closest family members and friends for their opinions on style, durability and price. So the decision to serve a mission… well that one took a couple years. You see, when it comes to planning I either plan every detail or just jump in feet first without second thought- such as not thinking twice about going to a Deaf school as a hearing student. I know it's backwards and frustrating for my fabulous five* (that means see that little symbol at the bottom of all this babbling) and believe me… I am one of the most irritating people I know.  God bless Himself because I'm not sure how He handles me. So why did I decide to serve? (just kidding i'm not going to be one of those bloggers who asks and answers their own questions… i do that enough in real life) It was actually quite simple after my brain quieted down…. I decided to serve because it makes me happy. After all, that's why I do most things but the gospel of Jesus Christ is the reason I can smile through anything. And the best part is the reason for the Gospel in the first place… so WE could be happy. It's like one big circle of sweet happiness.. with lots of ups and downs thrown in. He is there. And its taken me some time and my more-than-fair-share of dumb mistakes to learn that no matter what, He will always be there. 

2 Nephi 2:25 "Adam fell that men might be, that men are, that they might have joy." 

And kids, that's why I want to go out… to share that message with people so maybe they can share a smile just as big and goofy as mine…even through the hard days. I know there's a reason I am here and that there's more to my story than just what I can see. I invite you to learn more of your own story (: www.lds.org 
I promise you won't be disappointed. After all you're a child of God… that's like royalty x billion. Even for someone who counts on their fingers.. I know that's a heck of a lot because I can feel it and I have seen it.  

*the 5's are the five brave souls who I refer to from time to time. They have earned a special place in my heart and hand for  knowing me in and out and loving me still. Reasoning- I count on my fingers still (I struggle with math and large quantities) and well quite frankly I like to keep it simple and on one hand if all possible. They are well aware of who they are… thanks guys. (: