March 9

Probably one of my favorite quotes of all time is, "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory" - Dr. Seuss  I say this because I was reflecting on my journal last night as I was writing in it.  All the things that have happened on my mission so far, all the people I  have gotten to know, have influenced me in amazing ways and it was a little strange to think about.  It was like remembering when I had a good time with a friend or hugged my mom before leaving for the summer to have tons of fun with my cousins in Mexico.  Riding horses and lighting dangerous fireworks, falling out of a truck and hitting my head really hard (that ones not so fond), and getting to drive for the first time (I was 11 for that one).  These moments create us, they define us.  Its through these that we grow into something better than what we are now.  It works the same with mission experiences.  They define what kind of members we will be.  If we can't even work hard on the Lord's time how difficult will it be when its our own time.  I love being here for a few reasons but the foremost one would be because this time with these wonderful people is helping me to love who I am and can be, just like the Lord see's me.  Doing the right thing feels good but being the right kind of person is one amazing experience.  I hope that I don't forget these feeling when I go home.  Love you all.