So ever since the big announcement in General Conference about the missionary ages, I have been seriously considering a mission. No big announcement yet guys, sorry, but probably one soon ;) I have received several texts and conversations from family and friends about this. any ways, a day or two after Conference, my Young Womens leader "convinietly" texted all of the Laurels that the sister missionaires needed someone to go teaching with them. Well, I jumped on that opportunity pretty fast. I thought it would help give me a better idea of what a mission is and help with the decision.
We visited an active father and 2 teenage sons and we taught the 5 principles of the gospel(anyone want to guess what they are?!) It went well and I liked it although, it was only slightly awkward because I know that I came there to teach and well, they taught. So I commented maybe twice and bore my testimony at the end. They have called me a few times(give them your number and you can bet that they will use it :) )
I have been able to go out with them one other time since. It has gotten better and better. This time it was to a 12 year old girl who is not a member but wants to be. She has taken lessons for months and we retaught her the restoration. It was one of the most beautiful things I have been a part of. I loved being able to hear and teach the gospel in such simple words. It is like Primary songs all over again. I fell in love with America(the girl) immediately. She is too cute, bubbly and shy!
When we first arrived the sisters introduced me as "Sarah, who is preparing to go on a mission" I will tell you a little secret that this made me smile a whole lot inside. Later, America asked me, "So your going on a mission??" That took me back a bit. I wanted to cry happy tears, it made me feel so special. In her, I could almost see others that I have the potential of helping and vice versa. I felt like they wanted me to go, almost like it was a call to go. Oh my, how I love this girl already. She has touched my life and I hope that I get to see her again.
Now for some serious praying and fasting!
