First one.

Well, ladies and gents..

It's my first post on my official missionary blog.

I just finished my papers yesterday, basically just waiting for a phone call at this point,
for an interview with the Stake President.

There are so many emotions associated with preparing for a mission.
Excitement.
Nervousness.
Unsurety.
Hopeful.
Doubtful.
Inadequacy.
And so much more.
Most are positive, of course!

It's crazy how you can literally, physically feel Satan trying his hardest to
distract you, or make you feel like you can't do this, like you're worthless.
It's strange.
It only makes me appreciate my Savior even more than I already do.

Just preparing for a mission is amazing.
I don't even have my call yet, and I want everyone to go on a mission.
Because I know how it can help everyone grow so much.
How it can enrich your life.
In so many different ways.

I am so ready to get out there and start sharing this wonderful gospel.
Don't get me wrong, I know there are going to be a lot of hard times.
I'm going to miss my family and friends like crazy.
But, I know I'm strong enough to get through it.
And even when I don't feel very strong, He is strong enough for the both of us.

I'll end this post with my testimony...

I know, without a doubt, that this church is the absolute, one and only, true church.
I love this gospel.
I love what it has done for my life, and what it has done for so many people.
I am so eternally grateful that Christ died for me.
My head can not wrap around the amount of love He must have for me..
Joseph Smith was, and is, a true Prophet of God.
I know he saw our Heavenly Father, and His son Jesus Christ.
I know he translated the Book of Mormon.
I have such a testimony of the Book of Mormon.
It's not always the easiest to read..but I love it.
It has changed my life, for the better.

I say these things, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Thanks y'all.