"You're Going on a Mission?! What?!"
I recently (as in Thursday) opened my mission call. It was a moment that I'd been waiting for ever since I made my decision to serve a mission. But what I really want to talk about is all the moments leading up to opening my call, because I feel like its something that I need to share. First off, let me state this: I feel like everyone needs to serve a mission. NOW, before you freak out on me, and throw tomatoes at me or something horrible like that, let me explain. Every person has a mission in this life. You don't have to leave everything you have, and go preach the gospel in a different place to be a missionary. You don't have to have a fancy letter to be called to the work. We are ALL called. Whether you preach through word, deed, example, or even through your gifts and talents, you are being a missionary. One of my very dear friends has stated when people ask if she's planning on serving a mission, "I feel like my music is my mission." You go girl. (I...