Sœur Del Castillo: Called to serve in the Canada Montréal Mission, French Speaking.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
I Love General Conference
General Conference has been incredible! It always is. Always. But for some reason it was 10x's better. I'm not quite sure why. I'm just very glad it was. What a great blessing.
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As you all know the missionary age has changed. Boys-18 (and graduated)...Previous age was 19. Girls- 19...Previous age was 21
I honestly thought that I had a couple more years. But I know my time has come and the time is now.
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I am going to serve a mission
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I'm a Mormon, I know it, I live it and lets be honest we all know I LOVE it! I love the Gospel. I love the Church. I love our leaders. I love the temples. I love my Heavenly Father. I'm grateful for the atonement, for missionaries, for families. But I am especially, truly grateful for my Savior and all he has done for me.
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It's because of Him I can become clean and return to live with my Father in Heaven. Same goes for you.
You and I are incredibly blessed.
He loves me more than I can ever imagine.
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I have been thinking about going on a mission ever since I was 14. I remember sitting in Mia Maids. The teacher asks us, "Where do you see yourself in let's say, 7 years?" Most girls answered, "College"..."Married"..."Married and Pregnant"..."Married and with at least one child." Then came my turn to answer, "On a mission." Most of the girls turned to look at me. They gave me a gentle smile. I was only 14 I still wasn't sure. As the class went on I got a warm, happy, peaceful feeling that I was going. I only thought to myself, "Could it really be? Am I really going?" A soft voice answered, "Yes."
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Four years ago I got a special blessing. It tells me what is to come. It helps me in my life. It guides me to where I am supposed to go. Ever since I got this incredible blessing, I knew I was supposed to go on a mission. Most doubted me. Okay, everyone doubted me. But I stood strong and kept believing. Whenever General Conference came around that is when I felt strongly that I am going to serve. It brought tears to my eyes. It brought excitement to my soul. And It brought blessings to my life. Never have I doubted my Savior that I wasn't going.
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I've been writing my lovely missionary friends. Every time I receive a letter I get 10x's more excited for my mission. They tell me how tired they are, how challenging it can be. But not only do they tell me that, they add on...but it is worth it.
I can't wait to feel tired, to study the gospel every day and every night. I can't wait to receive the blessings that come from it. I can't wait to share my testimony. I can't wait to serve my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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I am blessed.
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Thank you for the love and support! You guys are awesome! :)
You're so awesome Lindsey. I loved reading your words and I am so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen! You're sweet :)
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