Day 1

It's my first day home from the school that I attend, Roberts Wesleyan College, for Christmas break. I love being able to breathe fresh air after nearly suffocating during finals week. The first thing I did tonight, upon arriving home, was attend my ward's Christmas party. I cannot tell you how amazing it was to be home and see the people that I haven't seen in over 2-3 months! Naturally I was drawn to my ward's missionaries. I don't know what it is about the wards in NY but there are never anybody my age. There's either elderly or children. Which I don't mind sometimes, it's nice to be fussed over sometimes. I find myself drawn to the missionaries because they're my age. We were talking for awhile when a member that I ADORE came over to talk with me about school and we got to catch up a bit, which was so awesome! While I was talking to her about school and my major she mentioned going on a mission. She mentioned a few benefits about going on a mission and started to convince me a little more. I'm not going to lie to you, I've thought quickly about going on a mission before but I've always dismissed the idea as fast as it came to my mind. Until now, I never really considered it more than that. She talked to me about her experience as a missionary and how it changed her life. I couldn't stop think about this conversation all night! When I got home, I did the first thing I could do and contact a missionary I've known for a long time, Elder Wilcox and asked him about his current mission and how he decided to come out. One thing I have been nervous about was being able to answer questions from investigators and members. What if I can't answer it or don't have the words to say? Elder Wilcox quickly put my mind at ease, answering my questions without hesitation. At this, I asked a past missionary what he thought of his mission. He said it was the BEST thing that has ever happened in his life and if he could go again, he would. Finally, I asked a member that is on his way to start his mission. I asked him the same questions, he replied saying that he had been feeling the prompting and couldn't ignore them. He's set to leave for his mission in February. 
    I've taken a first baby step and I hope I can make my steps larger to rise to my challenge. I want to be a great missionary and I aspire to at least be half as amazing as my missionaries now! I have 350 days, I'll be praying and studying scriptures! I hope I can do this! 

Remember, The church is true!