Simply Happy :)

"In 1 one week there are 7 days; in 7 days there are 168 hours; and in those 168 hours there are 10080 minutes; which breaks down to 604800 seconds. The point is that I've loved and cherished each and every one of those seconds this week! I've grown so much and learned a thing or two as well!" ~Elder Ellis
I second what he said.
This past week has been a roller coaster, but I stayed on top and with a smile...a big smile. Monday was FHE.  Oh how I love it! We went to Temple Square. Some took Frontrunner. Others drove.  Two cars arrived at the Frontrunner station. One didn't. The Frontrunner was coming. So we let the others jump on and make their way to SLC. Tiffany and I waited for the other car. No show. They decided to drive. We laughed. And waited. The next one didn't come till an hour later. Tiffany locked her keys in her car. We laughed again. We waited for the Frontrunner. While we waited we met two volunteers. One gave us a cool pouch to warm our hands. I was warm. And I was happy! We laughed and smiled at the all the little things that happen.  We usually do. Sometimes it's hard. But we do it. Thursday I was sick. Really sick. Emesis...yuck. This day was the day I did the most. I picked my parents up from work. Did chores. Smiled every where I went. Almost got in *two* car accidents. Both wouldn't have been my fault. I didn't get angry. I simply smiled. I felt a tad bit better. :) Friday I worked. I still felt sick. I tried not to show it. I smiled at every customer. I got compliments. I felt happy. My tummy didn't. But I was. :) Saturday I went to the Salt Lake Temple. I was happy as ever. I was with my friends and family. 8 supported me that day. 5 friends went to the Temple. I was happy. I am happy. I am so blessed. I can't wait to go again. With my friends. Sealings. Endowments. Happy for them. :) Don't let your trials bring you down. Simply just smile and laugh. I promise you will be happy. Others around you will appreciate you. And will love to have you around. I promise.

Temple

I will be going through the Salt Lake Temple tomorrow. I am really excited. Except, it's not the excitement where you jump up and down and scream at the top of your lungs. It's more of a calm, peaceful excitement. I know, weird. But I love it!

Emotions

First off, Happy 10/11/12!! 
Ever since President Monson announced the age change my emotions have gone crazy! It's a feeling of peace, love, comfort, scared, nervous, sad and others I can't quite describe. Put all those emotions in a ball. Now imagine "excitement" all around it. It's empowering it all. Side note: There is no anger, negativeness or doubt in any of the emotions Yesterday, I talked to an RM about it. These are the words that came out of his mouth. "It's the best feeling ever." He just smiled and looked at me. He said no more and no less. I thought to myself- He's right. And smiled back. Yesterday I decided to go to the temple.  It was an incredible feeling (as always) Very peaceful. Loving. And powerful. We were there for about an hour and a half. As they say, "Being in the temple is time well spent."

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.    ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

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 .       ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
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. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
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. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~   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. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I am blessed. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Thank you for the love and support! You guys are awesome! :)

Lindsey Del Castillo

Saturday near Salt Lake City

Mission? YES PLEASE!!!

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  Martha Del Castillo I'm so HAPPY FOR YOU!! Mi NENITA I'm proud of you.

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  Laura Ward I thought you'd be excited with that announcement:)

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  Arturo Del Castillo Nice!! I'm so Happy for you Princes, We love you.

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  Irasema Campbell i texted you as soon as he announced it! did you get a new number?

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  Teresa Tavares I am so happy for you and for the family. The first girl missionary in the family. I can't wait. Love you Lindsey. Let me know how I can help:-) you are more than ready.

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  Cesar Tavares We will support you we love you!

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  Tammy Dodge Dresen That's awesome!

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I Love To See The Temple

But I also love to go inside it. This week I've been good with keeping my goal. I have gone every day so far. (Except for Monday cause it's closed) I went this morning with my brother. And again sometime with a co-worker (who just got his endowments yesterday) So i'm quite excited (and exhausted) I guess being on a spiritual high makes you really tired...but it's worth it :)If you haven't had a chance to go to the temple this week, make time and go. Like I said, it's worth it.
"If this is not his castle, then he is not my prince."

Close to *Perfect*

Last week I had a goal to go to the temple every day (except Monday cause it's closed) I went Tuesday, twice on Wednesday, and Thursday. I didn't go Friday or Saturday. So my challenge of the week wasn't completed. But I feel great about going. By the end of the week I was exhausted! I worked Monday-Monday. That's right, I worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (yesterday). Today is FINALLY my day off. Wahoo!Today has been an incredible day! I know, it's only 10:45AM and I have been very productive. I woke up at 6:29AM, Prayed, took my dad to work (in Spanish Fork) it's a 30 minute drive. 30 to get there and 30 on the way back. As I was driving home I listened to upbeat church music (my favorite!)As I was listening to the words I got a feeling to go the the temple. So when I got home I got ready and headed to the temple. It was incredible!! I did confirmations and then baptisms. The brother there asked me if I could to 20 names. I happily said, 'yes'. Afterwards, I asked if we could do more (no one was waiting and i'm already there...so why not?) They said, 'of course!' I did 5 more names. Then, he asked, "How are you holding up sister?" I said, "great!" He then asked if I wanted to do more names. I said, "yes!" We continued that process till we were all satisfied with the number of baptisms. The brother there shook my hand and said, "out of my four years here, I have never had anyone do so many names. You are our new record."It has been an incredible day :)