Wow. That seems to express how I feel at the moment. It's amazing to me how much time has past in what seems like no time at all. Last October 12th I was looking at all the months I still had ahead of me thinking it would take forever, but as I've completed each month, I've realized that this is not just a race to get to the finish line of him coming home. Instead, it's a journey. While he has been away I have been having my own character building and strengthening experiences and I am so thankful for this time I have to refine myself to the kind of young woman I want to become. I have had my share of rough times, but I can honestly say they have been outnumbered by some of the happiest moments of my life. I can say without a doubt that the phrase, "Distance makes the heart grow fonder" is not just something people say-- it's true. I'm so proud of Matthew. He is not only a great missionary, but an overall wonderful young man and I can't wait to be with him forever. I just love that guy so much! I have enjoyed this last year and I look forward to this next year of exciting experiences.
I decided to make a list of events that took place during the first year to see how far I've come. :)
1. Began Relief Society
2. Called to be Primary pianist
3. Built my 1st Build-A-Bear bear (for Matthew's Christmas present :)
4. Went to my 1st NBA game in Atlanta
5. Learned a great deal of patience
6. Visited the Northern Midwest states-- I'm at 42 states now
7. Graduated high school
8. Started college
9. Started job at Chick-fil-A
10. Registered to vote
11. Received a total of 34 letters, 6 postcards, and lots of pictures from Matthew. That gives me a rough total of 150 letters to date.
12. Most importantly of all, I've developed a closer relationship with Heavenly Father, and found greater peace and comfort in communicating with Him, more so than before.
One year ago I was at the Atlanta airport to send my missionary off, and one year from now I will be back at that airport to welcome home my RM. :)
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