19 and Counting!!

 

 

 

Typical 24 Month Cycle

 

1-3 Months-- DIFFICULT!!! For both you and your missionary, remember to support him and let him know how proud of him you are...

4-6 Months-- Time gets ticking, you feel amazing once you hit the 6 month mark

6-9 Months-- Goes by pretty fast. Remember to stay close with your missionary, pray for him and write letters that are supportive and friendly!! He will need reassurance-- so will you!

9-12 Months-- It all slow down... But once you hit a year you feel like it's a piece of cake, until you realize you still have one more!

12-15 Months-- SLOW!!! That's all I have to say...

15-20 Months-- Flies by, you're motivated to stick to it..

20-24 Months-- Goes slower than ever, but you know you've made it and nothing can get in your way. :)

 

What you see above is what is known as a missionary girlfriend's Typical 24 Month Cycle, and as a missionary girlfriend myself, I can tell you that this is SO accurate! I am currently in the 19th month and it is unreal how the time is passing. I have started to get either an email or a letter almost once a week now. It surprises me every time because for months I had to wait a while between each letter. It's wonderful to hear from him much more often. I went to a Relief Society activity this Tuesday and it was putting together sunshine boxes for the missionaries (Of course I was there!!). It was so nice to help put together these boxes and I was surprised how many people were supportive of me and Matthew. That definitely made me happy. I felt close to my missionary while taking part in the activity. It was great!!

 

This week I read the talk by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, titled, "Forget Me Not". I had heard several people talk about it or make reference to it, but had never read it for myself. If you have not read it, you definitely should! Here it is! It's all about taking the time to notice the little things in life, which is something I know I can use often. I think I've been getting caught up in the busyness of my life that I often overlook all the many blessings that Heavenly Father is placing in my life.

 

 



 

 

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. ~Psalm 118:24

Have a wonderful day! P.S. I LOVE my missionary!! <3

 

 

6 months left!! Where has the time gone?

When it comes to blogging, I guess you could say I am definitely not the best at keeping up with it. :) Even if I have short posts, I should just blog more often, right?

Matthew and I have made to the 18 month marker!! What a journey it's been so far. Overall the time has flown. Recently, I have been experiencing some rough patches with the wait, but I do believe Heavenly Father has helped me get past that and I am now recovering nicely. Matthew is still in Blackfoot. It is his longest area so far, and he absolutely loves it there (besides all the snow, that is).  Exciting news!! He is District Leader!! I am so proud of him. He is being blessed for his hard work. :) I feel blessed to being waiting for and supporting such an amazing man. I truly love him with all my heart. <3

I am now a Junior!!!!!! I am halfway through college, and it feels great! I had a goal of being a Junior by Matthew's 18th month and I was able to stay on schedule and finish up my Sophomore year in time. I cannot imagine doing college any other way. Being able to finish up in 2 weeks time what would normally be a 16 week, 1 semester class is so satisfactory! I wouldn't do it any other way. Maybe if I plan everything out just right and work even harder, I will be a Senior by the time my missionary comes home. ;)

Besides studying for tests, and working at Chick-fil-A, I am doing my best to love life. It can be difficult at times when you feel that your life is being spent doing two things- school and work- but I know that they are both important. I just get a little frustrated with myself when I do have free time and I don't do anything productive with it! EEErrrr! I'm still working on that...

Here is my latest finding in music! :)

Agnetha Faltskog (ABBA)-- I Won't Let You Go