Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith.

I thought it was an emotional last week, this week was insane. I am not a crier. I do not cry because I am an ugly crier. But then again who is an attractive crier? Channing Tatum is probably the only person. No the crying has been good because when I cry I feel excitement and happiness for my future friends in Italy! I have doubts that flood into my mind daily but like President Dieter F. Uchtdorf has said, "Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith." It may take me awhile to learn Italian, I may get home sick, I might question what I am doing but I do not question the gospel. I love God and I love what His church has to offer not only me but everyone. And as crazy as I feel that I am going to Italy I know that God knows what I am capable of!

Funny moments of the week:
1. Crying with my mom and friends.
2. Watching a new Miranda Sings video
3. Playing tennis with Trey
4. Pulling a prank on a friend!
5. Subway with my ma
6. Having Ave and Jared visit me
7. Multiple movies

They bring happiness to our home!

Trying to enjoy every minute of being home, less than 4 months until I leave for Provo.

Saving all these fun selfies so my ma can laugh at me while gone.

Sums up my excitement to serve in Italy!

 

What the ITALY?! Ciao Bella!

Stressful/Fun week and even though I popped a blood vessel in my eye ball I made it!!! It is crazy how in 3 days your life can change. I received my mission call this past Thursday. What was I expecting? I was expecting to stay in the states somewhere English speaking. I wasn't expecting to go foreign to the coolest mission ever folks! Italy Milan Mission. When I read my call to my family it seemed unreal and then after hugging my dad I realized I had not yet read the language I would be speaking. And right then I started balling, Italian. It has been an emotional week but even though I am scared out of my mind I know that the Lord needs me in Italy. I know my testimony will touch people there and that being there will help me develop myself in so many ways to prepare myself for life!! I love this Gospel. I cannot wait to share the joy that it brings me through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Without Him I know that I couldn't be capable of all that I have accomplished.

Time to study Italian, the Gospel even more, get more shots, get a passport, buy more mission clothes, work, and spend soooo much time with my sweet family!

Thank you all for your excitement and support for me serving a mission! I really appreciate all the love I have felt from you friends and family!


Another thing my cute 10 year old brother Trey performed in the Lewis and Clark play this week and he played the role of Lewis. My I just say he is the most precious Lewis in the world! :)

Loving the ears!!

My nerves when my call came: ITALY MILAN MISSION! 18 MONTHS!

 

Mommy and Hawaiian Videos

Since its mommy's day obviously I have to do a blog post shout out! I am forever grateful for the lady that gave me life! She inspires me everyday in how she acts, dresses, and speaks. Not only is she the most kind person around but she is styling. I am so glad she allows me to steal clothes from her closet. ;) Her testimony helps me want to learn and strive to endure through this tough life with a smile on my face! I love you mommy.

Another thing I wanted to share for my precious blog friends! While in Hawaii Mary and I made some videos on the beach and lost in Honolulu! In these videos we show our true embarrassing selves so I beg of you to love not hate. We also talk strange a little. Reminder this blog is a no judge zone. I am so grateful I got to explore Hawaii with my great friend! These memories will never fade even if my tan does!