Thursday, May 30, 2013

A Note From Rachael...


When the announcement of the age change came in October 2012 General Conference I text my mom and jokingly said " I'm going on a mission! " I don't think she caught that  I was kidding.. But I was. She also hadn't watched conference yet and thought she had more time to prepare ;) Well when she watched it she was shocked at how soon I would be leaving and posted this gem on Facebook 

Well would you look at that! I guess I'm going!

I never ever thought I was going to go on a mission. But when I read what my mom said. I knew the spirit. And the question that kept running through my mind was "How did she have that feeling, If it wasn't meant to be?"

After a long moment of contemplation (like 4 months) of waiting and preparing my call came on a Friday. After a little breakdown on Thursday because it didn't come. Patience. Something I am learning a lot lately.

Well here I am. Heading off to the MTC. I am so excited and truly blessed to have the Lord on my side guiding me through the good times and the bad! 

I encourage all future Sisters, and Brothers to STAY STRONG and PRAY ALWAYS. If there is one thing I have learned in all of this is that Satan tries you so so so very hard when he doesn't want you to do the right thing, even if Jury Duty is the last thing he can do. And a prayer always helps even if its just simple like Heavenly Father Please help me… with tears rolling down your face! Have you ever heard "Sometimes God calms the storm..sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child." 

I am so grateful to have the Gospel in my life. I am grateful for all the support I have received, and please do continue! The Church is True! I know it. I live it. I love it. See you in 18! 

LOVE THIS:
"He who gives money gives much, he who gives time gives more, but he who gives of himself gives all."