Farewell Sunday

Rodeo Sisters: Jamie, Mckinzie, Me, Mallory

Well today was the day that I spoke in the sweet home ward I have grown up in my entire life. It was an amazing experience. I was extremely nervous when I woke up this morning. I felt as if my heart was going to beat out of my chest. When I arrived at the church I was actually fairly calm. I was able to greet many who were there in support for Janson and I before we spoke. I was so lucky to be able to share the sacrament meeting with Janson. He and I have been friends for quite sometime and it was such a fun time sitting up on the stand as we expressed to each other how nervous we were and could not believe that today was the day. As I stood up to speak I looked at everyone there and was overwhelmed by all the support and love I have been given since I decided to serve a mission and throughout my life.

The topic I decided to speak on came from a text message my father sent me after visiting with Elder Enzio Busche at the Health Clinic he attends in Bountiful. In this visit Elder Busche shared the key to missionary work and well as life. This key is obedience, then the spirit comes to dwell and then love. I spoke mainly on love and God's love for each of His children and Christ's pure love. Our ultimate goal in this life is to be Christlike, to love has Christ loves and to obey as Christ obeys.

Best Friends: Scout, Cassie, Jared, Charidee, Tiffani
Missing: Victoria, Mariah, Cassidy

I was able to share an experience from Kenya where I was able to truly feel the pure love of Christ. I was volunteering at the Gede Special School. I walked into the Occupational Therapy area where many disabled children were playing. The minute I stepped inside the Spirit overwhelmed me. Each one of those children was an angel. Perfect in every way maybe not physically but spiritually. One specific girl in whom I never knew her name I played with. We were just playing with blocks and I playfully touched her nose. She giggled and that giggle I will never forget. Then she stopped looked straight into my eyes and touched my nose. It was such a simple gesture but so precious because as we looked into each others eyes I was able to feel her pure love and strong spirit. After I spoke my awesome little sister played a piano arrangement of Sweet Hour Of Prayer. Her testimony truly is shared every time she plays the piano and plays a hymn arrangement. I am so glad she agreed to play. It was flawless and beautiful. 

My Second Family

After the meeting Hailey and I got left at the church. I gave my keys to my dad and well he left with them so classic farewell story being stranded at the church for about a half hour while everyone is at my house visiting and eating lunch. 
Many people came out to the house friends and family. It was such a great day and I am so blessed. I had to say a few of my first good bye's and tears were definitely shed. I have the best people in my life and I cannot thank them all enough for their examples.
 I can't believe it is now only 10 days away that I will report to the Provo MTC! I am so excited and cannot wait to join God's Royal Army! Korea Seoul South I hope you are read for Sister Ciarra Jean Driscoll! 

Seoul Sisters

L to R: Kaelin, Calea, Me, Candice

On Facebook there is currently a support group for all sister missionaries who have their calls, waiting for their calls, or trying to decide if they would like to serve. It is called Many are Called...but Few are Sisters. There are about 10,000 members from all over the world. Through this Facebook page I have been able to talk to future companions and sisters who have served in South Korea. On Saturday one of my future companions, Calea, decided to put together a Sister Missionary Meet at Temple Square and invited all who would be able to make it. Thankfully I was in Utah this weekend and was able to attend. At the reflection pond in front of the Salt Lake City Temple about 50 future sister missionaries met. I was able to meet three sisters who will be attending my same mission! You can call us SEOUL SISTERS! It was such a joyful experience and comforting to know that I am not the only one nervous, not knowing what to expect, and completely excited. All the sisters gathered to sing as Sisters in Zion and Called to Serve. The Spirit there was so happy and special. I am so glad I had this opportunity to attend and meet so many sisters in the same shoes as me. I can't believe the time is almost here! 17 days and I am MISSION BOUND!

"The sisters of Zion are called to God's labor,

We willingly serve HIm with spirit and might.

We go to the nations with truth everlasting,

We teach of the Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ."