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
Did you know that President Uchtdorf,has a book titled "Forget Me Not"? I'm positive that it's based off of his talk. The book is amazing, and I would totally recommend it :)
ReplyDeleteI think I've heard that is was a book too, but had forgotten about it. I will definitely have to check that out. :)
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