So, I've debated blogging about this because it's so personal but truth be told, I don't think a lot of people read this blog and I semi-use it as a journal so I'll give it a whirl anyway...
Yesterday, July 27, 2012 was the year-mark of when I went into the MTC. I had been dreading this day for awhile and as it got closer, I kept getting more and more anxious, but what are you going to do? It's not like you can skip right to the 28th (as nice as that would be) but the significance of the day would still be there. But as the day came, felt a little too long, but eventually passed and I survived :) Luckily, my mom had a half-day at work and was done by noon so we had a good time shopping at Savers and other stores and eating some Jamba, etc. It's become quite the tradition between to the two of us and I LOVE IT.
Not many people knew what the day held (I don't even think everyone in my family knew) probably due to the excitement of the Olympics/Opening Ceremonies and the other daily life activities that we find ourselves absorbed in. I did post the following as my Facebook status:
"Life is really good at throwing curve balls, you just never fully know what to expect. Had you asked me a year ago today where I thought I'd be in a year, I would've answered approximately 2,380 [I Googled it] miles from here... Congratulations MTC District 38-C on your year mark!!! :)"
As a result, I received the sweetest text from a friend, "Saw your status. Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. God does have plans for us and I know that someday in this life or next it will make more sense." It was just what I need to hear and from her especially, for she has been through her fair share of trials and heartache, particularly as of late. I'm so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who makes Himself and His love known to me daily, making it impossible to forget that He is always there, loves me, and ready to bless me.
I figured it would be fitting to post a few extra photos from the MTC (I still have yet to post them all...) It was a short amount of time, definitely a hard time, but a great time that I'm so grateful I had. I wish it was for longer, but I have no regrets. The church is true. God is real. Jesus Christ is my Savior. I love them all :)
Me with my companions (currently serving in Albuquerque) and our friend "Minerva" (serving in Chicago)
My district (there were more but some went home and others went to other MTCs after 3 weeks) with our teacher Hermano Stevens
All the girls in my district (others serving in Arcadia, CA and Costa Rica)
"Stretchy Bands!" Haha you can't expect us to always exercise ;)
My Aunt Connie and I :) She and Dale are serving in LA
Krysta, my friend from college. She's serving in Fiji
Serving around the world
My district with more elders (they went to the Dominican Republic)
