Missionaries

I LOVE missionaries. 

 It's true! They give up a year and a half-two years of their lives to serve the Lord and help share this amazing gospel with those around them (What missionaries are). Their selflessness is really inspiring.  I know I will only marry a returned missionary one day, because it is so important that a young man serve a mission.

At the same time, having so many of my friends leave on missions has been really, really hard. I feel like I can name more of my friends from high school who are on missions right now than aren't, and that's an amazing thing!! But I miss them. Like, way bad. In only a few months, a majority of the people who I would consider my best and closest friends will be out of state-lots out of country. I love it, they are incredible. But it's so hard not being able to talk to them all the time. Sometimes I just want to talk to one of my friends who has known me for so long, and knows me so well.. just hang out with them. But I know they're doing the right thing :) 

Not only my high school friends, but also a lot of people who I've become close with since starting BYU have left, or are soon leaving, for missions. 3 of my 5 roommates are leaving on missions after this semester! That's insane! I'm so proud of them!:) I've especially grown to love my roommate Kait. She is amazing! This last week we had tons of fun hanging out, cleaning the apartment, awaiting the mail, and just everything! Haha:) I feel like we both help each other out. She's way good at talking some sense into me sometimes;) She's going to make one heck of a missionary!:) 

So to all of those missionaries out there serving, or who will be shortly, this is for you:) I really wish I could explain just how much I truly admire and look up to you:) This gospel of Christ is the most amazing thing imaginable, how can we not share it?? So thank you:

Taiwan, Tahiti, South Carolina, Ghana, Argentina, California, Brazil, Chile, Korea, Hawaii, New Jersey, D.C, Czech Republic, Peru, Washington, Texas, Canada, Mexico, Pennsylvania, and so incredibly many more.

Those are just a few of the places where friends of mine are/will be serving. Love you all. To death. :) <3

Have a smashing day 

 In a couple months, all of these 4 amazing people will be serving missions, 2 of which already are. <3

Three of my closest high school friends. Both of the guys are on missions right now! Way to be!

 The roomies:)