As you've probably heard.... President Thomas S. Monson changed the missionary ages this morning during General Conference. For women. From 21 to 19. Which means I can go. Now.
If you would have asked me yesterday, I would have said my plans were
1. Work through college.
2. Graduate in Dec 2014 (semester early).
3. After graduation (I'd be 21 1/2) go on a mission if I'm not married and it's what I'm supposed to do.
NOW, if you ask me, I'd say I'm confused because life took a U-turn. In a good way. I think ;)
It just seems that everything has fallen together too perfectly for this.
Let me explain:
--Bentley and I always talk about "Girls should be able to go on missions when we are 19"..and everyone thought we were crazy. Turns out, we are psychic tellers of the future. ;) I always said "Yeah, I'd DEFINITELY go now if I could!". Well, now that "now" is here... it's scary!!
--I had been curious why the church hasn't put out a big change in a while..and ya know, thought it'd be kinda cool if something happened this session.
--I've been thinking about a mission a lot. So many people have asked me about it. I always thought it'd be fun, but more of in a "yeah, yeah, in 2 years" sort of way. Ha!
--Yes, I'm in the middle of school right now.. BUT this semester would be the perfect semester to stop for a few years. In January I start the teaching program, and once that starts, it's highly frowned upon to stop in the middle of it. So, it'd be the right time to stop now, a good halfway point. Yeah, I might have to make up a couple more classes when I'm home since the teaching programs change so much.. but hey, I have that extra semester of a scholarship!
Let me just say, after I heard this big announcement this morning, I haven't been able to get it off my mind. I'm excited, afraid, skeptical, happy, and nervous. All at the same time. [which is typical me, I suppose.. ;) ] My mind is seriously blown. Confused. Racing.
Obviously, I've got a lot of thinking to do... Now I just hope the rest of conference has some clarifying in God's plan for ME somewhere in there :)
"What comes next, for willing hands to do"
You were the first person I thought of when I heard the announcement. You will do great with whatever you decide!
ReplyDeleteI thought of you right away too and I almost texted you! But I wasn't sure if you were watching and I didn't want to freak you out. heehee. Kami, this is so amazing and a big choice. You have always wanted to see the world and have some new adventure. I think this would be a great way to do it. (I wonder if Lauren would have gone, given the opportunity back then. Hmmmm. ,) Pray hard and you will know what to do. This is YOUR choice! These are exciting times for sure and you have so much to offer with all your talents, no matter what you choose. I wonder if I would have gone, given the same choice. ??? Probably!
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