One step at a Time

I normally would not use a title that long, but I figured I should be pretty upfront and forward about this one. I also don't usually care if someone decides to read my blog or not, but this time I hope that anyone who has clicked on this link will take the time to read and understand why and what decision I have decided to make. If you're surprised about me deciding on to do this, well, welcome to the club.  Let me start off by saying this. For those I told I am not serving a mission or it just isn't for me, I was not lying. I had prayed about it and sincerely felt that I was not suppose to serve a mission; however, the Lord stepped in and has given me a change of plans. I want to let you all know how exactly I came to know that I am suppose to serve a mission for my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I had no thoughts of it. I loved what missionaries did, and even loved to go out with them, but I simply had no thought of serving one f...

I realized I had not written in a while and thought I should give everyone an update. Life has been crazy, but good. I'm smiling and happy with life. As most of you probably know, I completed my first full year of college. I am three semesters into my college career, putting me at half way through my sophomore year. I can honestly say the year flew by faster than I ever thought possible. The best part is I can look back and be happy. Not everything went perfectly smooth sailing the whole time, but I am happy with where I have ended up. I also did not think I would be where I am. Over the past year I have almost changed my major, left the country for the first time and had a job for a decent amount of time. I had fears and doubts that I never thought would enter my mind. I question if I was doing what was right for me and whether or not I was where I was suppose to be. I had to grow up and learn responsibility, something that does not just get planted in your brain. You really do h...