"You are hereby called to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are assigned to labor in the Nicaragua Managua North Mission. It is anticipated that you will serve for a period of 18 months.
"You should report to the Guatemala Missionary Training Center on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. You will prepare to preach the gospel in the Spanish language. Your assignment may be modified according to the needs of the mission president."
and the part that I loved the most...
"The Lord will reward you for the goodness of your life. Greater blessings and more happiness than you have yet experienced await you as you humbly and prayerfully serve the Lord in this labor of love among His children. We place our confidence in you and pray that the Lord will help you become an effective missionary."
I have never been more besotted, anxious, astonished or enamored all at once until that very moment.
P.S. Can you ignore the ugly faces that are made, as well? Being on camera has never been my strong suit....
pleaseandthankyou. :)
This was beautiful, you are a beautiful daughter of God. I'm so so so proud of you. I have no doubt that you'll touch countless lives. Love you babe, I'll miss you so much!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful. You should be immensely proud of yourself, and the woman that you are becoming, Emily.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Conrgats Emily. You make an incredible missionary! You are in for the most challenging yet rewarding time of your life! Enjoy every moment. I wish you the very best in your efforts!
ReplyDeleteI just can't get you off of my mind! Ever since you called me with the news, I have been thinking of what a blessing you will be to the people of Nicaragua, your family, and to all you meet! You are a very special girl, Emily, and I am so blessed to have you as my friend! Love you!
ReplyDeletei just cried my eyes out. LOVE YOU!
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