Hey-o! This is me (Alyssa) posting- all the other posts will be emails my mom adds to this. I hadn't heard of mission blogs until I got my mission call, but I thought it was a cute idea. Right now, I keep up with two friends of mine serving missions. It's really interesting to read about the experiences they have. So I leave in less than four days and am really excited to go! I pretty much have everything (hopefully) I need. That's been my main concern the past few weeks, since I've only had my call for a month!
But really, I am so grateful for wonderful family members and friends that are an incredible support. Part of the reason I decided to serve a mission is because of everyone's great examples and encouragement over the last several months. Over the 3+ years I've spent at BYU I have gained friendships with many wonderful people. I have loved learning and working there. And don't you worry! I
will come back!
While at BYU, I have learned that the testimony I have of Jesus Christ as my savior is the anchor that keeps me steady in this world. I am excited to share this message of happiness with others and anticipate a challenging experience. But whatever comes this way, I think it'll be worth it!
So this is it... Adios amigos/amigas! Au revoir! Arrivederci! Sayonara! Ciao!
Annyong-hi kashipshio! (Korean)
We had a wonderful day taking Alyssa to the MTC. We stopped by Magleby's on the way and had breakfast then killed a little time walking around Riverwoods. When we went to drop off her luggage, we were greeted by Elder Story, a young man with cerebral palsy from Alpine who is serving a service mission at the MTC. After a last photo op in the lobby, we attended an orientation meeting with Alyssa. The opening hymn was, "Called to Serve." After the benediction, we shared some hugs and tears then Alyssa exited under the sign that read: "Missionaries Exit Here" and we went the opposite direction. We are all really proud of Alyssa and are excited to hear what she is learning in the MTC!
