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Can i just disclaimer this post with this message: I know it doesn't matter what you're wearing on your mission. But for me when I look good and presentable I am productive and feel confident. If I look like a scrub I act like a scrub. I dress to impress myself not others just to make this clear. I know I'm not the only one with these thoughts, so I thought I'd share. If I'm being honestly one of the biggest and only worries in preparing for my mission was losing a sense of style on the mission. I am fine flying half way across the world, spending time away from loved ones, etc. But this actually worried me, and I feel like this this is worse than school dance dress shopping (cause we all know that's a huge stress in hs) , and slightly less worse than wedding dress shopping (and we all know that this is a huge concern in real life haha). There is nothing wrong with the way the girls in the pamphlet dressed that's totally fine, its just not my style. Neit...

ya its 2:45 am and i'm writing this. people have told me to get on the missionary schedule and all that to prep. but i have 18 months to go to bed early, get up early, and be in sight or sound of another girl. so ya know i'm gonna stay up late, sleep in, and be alone while i can. i gotta enjoy this. but in all that mission prep i am not doing mentioned above i am doing some shopping and let me tell y'all it is hard to find something cute, comfy, lightweight, good for biking, and will last a hot minute on my mission. ok ok i know y'all are gonna say. jord really?! you're worried about your clothes? you're ridiculous, you aren't even gonna care once you get there. but let me tell ya this. i will. i really will. not for the reason i want to impress people cause heck i couldn't care less about that. i do it for me. i get ready for me. i look presentable for ME. if i look good i feel good, get more things done and just have a better day honestly. and if i...

2018-01-17 Dear Brethren,  I am eager and excited to begin the Lord's errand and serve the people of the Australia Adelaide Mission. Once I read the words Dear Sister Standage I knew wherever I was to be sent I would serve the people to the best of my ability. I now am able to better understand and am grateful for the hardships and trials I have been handed in my life. It hasn't been easy getting to where I am now; but deciding to serve a mission has never felt more right, and I have never felt more happy.  In preparation to my mission I have been visiting the temple, reading my scriptures, fulfilling my callings, and talking to the leaders in my ward. There has been two constants in all of those and they are missionary work and God's timing. I know that God's timing for me to serve a mission now at the age of 21 instead of at 19 was inspired. Just as his timing in putting the leaders I have been able to meet and work with in my life. I have been so blessed to ...

today was the longest and greatest day of my life. it started out me getting ready for church and the opening. cleaning curlin hair ya know the sunday morning norm. I went to church for an hour and half then went up to SLC with Kylee to watch the worldwide devotional with Elder Uchtdorf and his wife. It was unreal. We got there at 4 the doors opened at 4:30 we ran into cute Brother and Sister Turner and chatted for a little. Then we went in. For some miracle tim got us front row seats. I was literally only behind the family rows and was in shock the whole time. I was so close to Elder Uchtdorf I was honestly star struck. The devotional was great and so spiritually enlightening, but then after it was over Uchtdorf came down in the crowd and was shaking hands and I got to shake his cute wifes hand and touch him. Honestly he is my favorite and I love him so much. After that we booked our butts up to my house cause I AM OPENING MY MISSION CALL. i got home a little after 8:30 (sorry y...

y'all i got my call in the mail today and let's just say it's been an emotional roller coaster this week. Tuesday: I am hanging out with my main girl Ruby (Bishops daughter) when Bishop comes home, walks out back and says my call has been assigned.. i honestly freaked out. Texted the fam, texted some friends and honestly couldn't believe it. Mentally I had thought it was going to be next week cause the funeral and everything etc. But low and behold it has been assigned. And most people know that once it says assigned on Tuesday you usually get it on Thursday. so... Wednesday: kinda freaking out. maybe it'll come today cause SLC to Draper is very short. ya know who knows? Nothing.. but it's fine. Thursday: I had the mail held cause it comes at 4:30 PM.. ya that's a joke wasn't gonna wait that long to get it. Go to the post office and NOTHING.. WHAT THE HECK are you kidding.. I was kinda sad at this point but it's ok. it's fine. Friday: Ok ...