My Life by Exhibits

Lately Sundays have been challenging for me. I'm not exactly sure why but regardless, today was one of them. However, last Wednesday my roommate, McKenna, took some photos of me for my mission and she showed me one she just finished editing of me this afternoon and it made me happy. I canNOT wait to be a [full-time] missionary :)

Exhibit A:
On another happy note, I was listening to music on my mp3 player today and one of my favorite hymns came on, #219 Because I Have Been Given Much. It's a little different than we usually hear (see lyrics below). My old roommate introduced it to me; the artist changed the last verse, which makes me even more excited for my mission :)

Exhibit B:

Because I Have Been Given
by Kenneth Cope :)

Because I have been given much, I too must give
Because of Thy great bounty, Lord, each day I live
I shall divide my gifts from Thee, with every brother that I see
Who has the need of help from me

Because I have been sheltered, fed by Thy good care
I cannot see another's lack and I not share
My glowing fire, my loaf of bread, my roof's safe shelter overhead
That, he too, may be comforted

Because of Thy life's mission, Lord, I too will serve I'll leave the comfort of my home to teach thy word I'll seek Thy sheep who've gone astray and those who've never known the way I will make Thy work my work today

I shall give love to those in need
I'll show that love by word and deed
Thus shall my thanks be thanks indeed


It definitely is not fun being in this transition period, but I'm grateful for the knowledge that I have and am eager for what is ahead.

Exhibit C:

Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple
(I'm just want to brag that I took this picture :) )

In just 5 1/2 days I will enter!! Saturday, May 28, 10am session. I cannot express the joy that fills me that after working so hard for so long to be able to enter, I am worthy to accept His invitation to enter the Lord's house :)