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Tuesday 30 September 2014

11.

After over a month of waiting, Mason's package finally got to him this past week. He is so appreciative of everything, so it made all the hard work and waiting completely worth it.  His emails are getting better and better each week. Mainly because he is getting to know the people of Rivera on a much more personal level. The stories that he shares each week blow me away. He was made for missionary work—seriously gifted. The best part is realizing how incredibly happy he is. He truly has the light of Christ. I can see it so clearly through his words and pictures.
Some of the missionaries in his area were supposed to have a baptism this past week, but come Sunday their investigator didn't show up and the power was out in all of Rivera, so they are hoping for next week. They ran into a man this week that owned an antique museum, and he loved them so much he told him to come to him if they ever needed anything. They don't know much about his beliefs yet, but I'm sure they will find that out soon enough!







"you blew my mind"


Friday 26 September 2014

10.

This weeks email couldn't have been more exciting. The 4 days I had to wait to tell Mason about my mission call just about killed me, but his response was priceless. He flipped out. Unfortunately I wasn't able to personally see his reaction, but I know exactly how it would have been. He is just too cute, and I'm grateful to have such an amazing support in my life.
Here is a little glimpse of his reaction:
"AAAAAAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!  MY LOVE! MY SISTER MISSIONARY LOVER!!!!!!! Thiiiiiisssss is insane!  And it is honestly freaking me out because all of the time I am speaking to people that have very thick Portuguesse accents!!!!  And that is going to be you!!!!  Ahhhh!!!!  But atual Portuguesse!!!  Portugal!!!  Are you kidding me?!?! It is absolutely beautiful!!  Quinn sends a picture every week and it looks incredible and he is loving it so much!!  What the heck does that even mean?!  You are going to have to tell me everything about it!!!  What in the world?!?!?!  My mind is aboslutely blown!!! Elder Degn is just looking at me and shaking his head because of how much I am freaking out!  And you know how much I am about freaking out so you can only imagine me bouncing off the walls of this little internet cafe...  Poor owners and other people that have to witness this.  I just am careful that I am not breaking anything is all!!!!!  SOOOOOOO cool!   Ahhhhh! my mind hole is absolutely being blown right now!   Kiss me through the computer you beautiful girl!!! Ahhhh!!!  Alrighty... time to calm down and get what I can in with the time that I have. I love you... :)"
These were the highlights from the week:
>>He's getting to know the members better and better<<
>>They finally got to meet with the bishop in their ward<<
>>They did lots of service activities, including painting a playground<<
>>He was able to play a hymn that he had never heard perfectly—a blessing for sure<<
>>He is optimistic he can get more members back to church<<



He's doing so good! His optimism just astounds me, and he just keeps expressing how much he loves being a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Monday 15 September 2014

9.

I finally got to hear from my missionary this morning. I was so giddy I was literally shaking as I opened his email. It's been 2 week since I've heard from him, but like always he was good to me and sent me a nice looong email. I'm so lucky.... 
He is doing fabulous out there. Now that he has been to the Montevideo mission home and got the typical mission training, I'm sure he is going to do even more amazing things out there. This line definitely had my smiling this week.
"So I made sure to start the mission out right by getting all of the stuff I will need.  Afterward we had a nice big lunch and then we were given a sack dinner, a pillow, a water purifier, A BLANKET (I almost cried with joy...) and a lot of love and then sent us out on our way to go to the bus center to go back to Rivera."












save the date.

Mason and I were very open about everything in our relationship, and he knows without a doubt that I am waiting for him. I think because of this we never really discussed what I would do if I got asked out on a date while he is gone. Would I say yes? Would I say no? It really didn't matter because I was waiting. But even though I know I'm waiting, unfortunately this weekend I had to confront my fears. I got asked out on a date.
I had no idea it would be as difficult as it was—in every single aspect.  I didn't know whether to say yes or whether to say no. It took me so off guard and I was terrified. As soon as I figured out what was happening my stomach completely dropped. However, I knew if I could have instant messaged Mason right then and there he would have told me to go. It was only for that reason that I said yes. Now don't get me wrong the guy who asked me was incredibly nice.  The date was really fun and creative, he was polite and easy to talk to....but he wasn't Mason.
Everything about the date seemed off. I couldn't be my self, I was awkward, I felt like I was hiding something from him, I wasn't even comfortable looking at my phone in fear that he would see that my lock screen was a picture of Mason. Overall I just felt guilty. Not only towards Mason, but also towards My date. Weirdly enough, I probably felt more guilty towards my date than towards Mason. I knew Mason would understand and be encouraging. I had told Mason I was going on this date, so he at least knew my situation beforehand. My date however had no clue what my situation was. He had no idea I was dating someone or waiting for a missionary. He didn't know why I couldn't be myself. He didn't know why I was hesitant to open up or why I didn't want to get even a foot close to him. I'm sure he thought I was a terrible date!
If I were to do it over again, I would probably still agree to the date but explain my situation. No secrets. But in general I think I will just stick to the single life. The single life is the life for me (until Mason gets home). Because I just don't think it is fair. These BYU boys are marriage hungry, so why waste their time and money? Plus, there are PLENTY of gorgeous girls around this campus to go around.
So my conclusion on the dating issue: I'm glad I went. Even though I was an awkward mess and a terrible date, it made me appreciate Mason infinitely more—it completely solidified my feelings for him. Everyday I grow to love him more and more. I don't know what I would do without him. Would I go on a date again? Oh baby you better believe I will be going on another date....in 2 years.

Friday 12 September 2014

8.

Mason had to travel to the mission home this week and so he didn't get to email. Sad day! Luckily he is an AMAZING letter writter and I have gotten 3 letters since being at school. Spoiled! You know I am anxiously awaiting Monday morning!

Wednesday 3 September 2014

6.7

Because Mason left to Uruguay on Tuesday, I didn't get an email from him on Thursday and instead got one on Monday. And Guess who his trainer was:
"I arrived at the bus stop around 7:00 or 8:00 and there were my companions ELDER DEGN!!! and ELDER HARBOLD!!!  Oh my gosh!  I freaked out so much!  I could not stop smiling!  I actually got my wish and I was going to be trained by Elder Degn.  What luck I have!  Ahhh so blessed!  You had better believe that I have said a bunch of grattitude prayers to my Heavenly Father!"