As per usual, plans never seem to work out the way I want them to. I finally got a hold of my new bishop and told him I'd like to go on a mission so he could get me into the system. Turns out the world wide web wants to mess with me and change it's mind about whether it sent my membership records to my new ward or not. Finally, yesterday, my bishop called to ask where my records should be sent when I leave. Now that that's figured out, I should be able to start my papers sometime this week. Just like I should've got a call from OPS schools...oh wait, I did, just too late and with the worst possible answer. I'm now the newest Gill working for Taco Bell for the next nine months and STILL not even able to start my doctor's appointments for mission paperwork.
So now that I'm done ranting, I have had a wonderful opportunity to start my own personal mission preparation through the LDS.org website. There is an amazing series the church put together called "The District" (there are actually 2 seasons!) that follow various missionaries on their journey of teaching and baptizing. It's so powerful to watch people change in front of your eyes and the experience I've already had with converting one of my good friends and being the the Nauvoo pageant and teaching people there has greatly prepared me to answer hard questions. I still have lots to learn but if you're looking at going on a mission too, check it out. https://www.lds.org/callings/missionary/the-district?lang=enghttp://www.lds.org/callings/missionary/the-district?lang=eng
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