12 Months To Go!

Yesterday May 9th, 2014 was exactly one year until I can submit my mission papers! I am beyond excited! Ever since President Thomas S. Monson made the announcement October 2012 General Conference that all worthy and will young women can be recommended for missionary work at age 19 I've known that is what I wanted to do. That has been one of my biggest goals and now being one year away from being able to start and submit my papers, I am honestly freaking out. It is my dream to serve a mission and it is sooo close. I pray I will be able to prepare sufficiently so I can become the best missionary I can be for my Lord and Savior. I know that this church is true. I know Christ suffered and then died for me so I can become better, so I can become more like Him. I know that Joseph Smith restore The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, under the direction of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I know that a 14 year old boy did see God the Father and His son, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for the sacrifices made so I can have the Book of Mormon and be a member of this church. I am proud to be called a Mormon, Mormon was remarkable, he watched his nation perish because of unbelief, and he died with them to fulfill the Lord's will so we can now have the Book of Mormon. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet of God. I know that he was chosen because he is exactly what we need to make it through these hard times. I know without a doubt that the Book of Mormon is true, I know it changes lives and I know was written for us, for our benefit. I wish everyone knew of the joy of this gospel and the Book of Mormon, but I will try my hardest to help them find that joy. I know that a mission and sharing the Gospel is one of my purposes here on earth and I will do everything I can to fulfill that purpose.