As would be obvious, my emotions were a little near the surface today. Beginning the day, I wasn't sure what to feel. As mentioned in a previous post, I wanted to try and live 95% of my time in the present, but it was difficult when I was packing my life away in a few tiny suit cases for the next 18 months. So many thoughts about past and future were running through my head and it was hard to concentrate. But after a good heart to heart, tear to tear talk with my older sister who I love so much, I was able to start thinking clearly again. It was good to get those emotions out and put away were they belong.
Then came the night. With my favorite pizza and a visit from my sweet grandparents, I got ready to be set apart as a missionary. I sent a prayer heavenward to ask for continued clarity and peace to my soul. God is good. He gave me that and more.
I went to my stake president's house and after a short interview, He gave me a blessing in the presence of my mom and dad. The blessing was beautiful and filled me with that love and peace that I needed. I am so grateful for priesthood holders and their ability to speak the words to my heart that my Father in Heaven desires me to hear.
Preach My Gospel pg 4 talks about the power and authority that comes with my call. It has been humbling to feel the extra strength His spirit brings in my life. I hope that I can live worthy of this call and that I will be able to learn all that the Father has in store for me.
I am in the MTC, or the CCM, until April, but then,
CALIFORNIA, HERE COMES HERMANA HOWELL 😍🌎
Hermanita Holly Howell
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