My
Call Arrived
Wednesday,
April 3 was probably the second most exciting day of my life. A week
in half prior to the 3rd I turn my papers in. Let me just tell you
tho, it was not an easy process. I went through 3 different bishops
because I moved so many times. I first started at my Single's Ward
in Logan, Utah because that is where I was attending college.
Then after the semester ended I went down to my Home Ward in
Logandale, Nevada and started some of my papers there. Then my
parents moved to South Jordan, Utah. So every bishop had something
different. I was suppose to put my papers in during the month of
February but ended up putting them in at the end of March. But being
patient pays off and I know now that I was suppose to wait because of
where I need to be called.
So
back to April 3rd, I check every 2 hours from 10:00am to 4:00pm and
nothing. That night, my mom and I decide to drive around Provo and so
we didn't get back until 10:00. I thought I am just going to try one
more time to see if it is here. And... IT ARRIVED!!! I just wanted to
rip it open right there and then. I called my dad and he said he
could fly home the next day. So the next day, I woke up and was ready
for my dad to be there but he called and said he can't get here until
Sunday. SUNDAY? That was in 3 days!! How can anyone wait that long?
So I waited... and waited...
Sunday
came. My family and I watched conference together. I could feel the
spirit and each talk connected to me in a different way. Then,
4:00 came around. People started to come to our door. Friends and
Family were filling our family room. (Okay our family room is pretty
small so there wasn't too many people) People were recording,
face timing, and taking pictures. My stomach was in knots. I sat on
our fireplace and I began to rip open the letter. I took a deep
breath and I began to read:
Dear
Sister Leavitt,
You
are hereby called to serve are a missionary of The church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are assigned to labor in
the Korea Seoul South Mission. It is anticipated that you will serve
a period of 18 months.
You
should report to the Provo Missionary Training Center on Wednesday,
August 13,204. You will prepare to preach the gospel in the Korean
language.
....
I
read where I was going inside my head and then began to say,
"Ohh....my... gosh!" I couldn't speak. My mom was afraid I
went sent somewhere bad. (Not that that is possible.) And As I said
those word everyone began to scream. I felt so overwhelmed. I wanted
to cry but couldn't because there was so many people! My Grandma Lamb
started to cry, my mom look like she was, my dad was in shock.It
seemed like everyone was surprise that I was called to serve there,
including me. I thought I was going to the states, for sure!
But,
I am fill with joy to soon be able to serve the Lord and the people
of Korea. I know these 18 months will be one of the happiest/
stressful/ peaceful/ and best learning in experiences I will have in
my whole life! I have already downloaded apps and practice the
language. I am so excited to serve and will keep everyone
updated on my journey to serve my Heavenly Father.
I have the greatest family & friends! :)
